While shared workspaces can save costs and increase productivity, they can also pose a significant security threat to businesses if strong protection measures are not taken, which is necessary to ensure that the right users have access to log in.
Shift rotations, seasonal employees and high staff turnover can lead to login credentials being more readily available to cybercriminals due to visible sticky notes with passwords written on them.
The easiest way to prevent risks is MFA, i.e. multi-factor authentication. However, mobile-based MFA tools such as SMS, OTP codes and push notifications are still highly susceptible to phishing, brute force attacks, Man-in-The-Middle (MiTM) attacks, malware and SIM swapping.
There is no guarantee, and an OTP code or private key could be intercepted somehow, making it impossible to ensure proof of possession. Mobile devices run out of battery and are often prohibited in specific customer-facing roles or high-security areas.
Better MFA solutions like the YubiKey, a hardware security key, is a cost-effective solutions offering increased protection from phishing for shared workstation environments.
Hotels like Hyatt have been using YubiKeys to reduce risk, elevate the guest experience and protect data. Users are required to touch their YubiKey and enter a pin to access their accounts.
This streamlined process allows employees of the global hospitality brand to maintain direct and personal interaction, aligning with its hospitality goals and reducing workspace friction across all Hyatt locations.
With USB-A, USB-C, Lightning and NFC contactless connections, YubiKey provides flexibility and strong phishing-resistant two-factor, multi-factor and passwordless authentication. In an independent research study, the YubiKey was the only solution proven to stop 100 percent of account takeovers.
