[kwlug-disc] Yubi key

[Paul Nijjar]

I have slightly different experiences than Chris. 

I do have  OTP (maybe HOTP?) configured on my Yubikey 5 key. I
configured this using Yubikey Manager. I could run this via AppImage,
but could not get the PPA to work (on Xubuntu 18.04). There is a
program called "yubikey-personalization-gui" which does install via
PPA, but I found this much more confusing to use. 

You definitely want to configure both keys and keep them in different
places. I actively use both of mine, but having one in a safe place
would probably be better (so long as I was conscientious about keeping
them both updated). 

I disabled NFC on my key so I do not know how well it works. 

I believe you have to be very conscientious about recording the secret
key you generate for OTP someplace, because I do not know that it can
be recovered. I cannot even tell what protocol I have configured to
what slot.

- Paul

On Mon, Feb 07, 2022 at 10:23:48AM -0500, Darren Pond wrote:
> The Yubi key appears to be an affordable option to regain  control from
> Google dependant Ga 2fa.
> 
> Any one currently using the yubi 5 nf key. For purpose of android cell
> phone and kde linux cpu 2fa control.
> 
> Do you use 2 one daily and second one off-site. Or simple record the " seed
> key" as backup option when the yubi goes missing or gets lost. Which in my
> world will happen at least once.
> 
> 
> Do you use the yubi app/program on your linux cpu? Did it install as
> expected?
> 
> My primary line of defence is hard copy off site record keeping. Keeping
> that current/up to date. Requires self discipline.

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