Security keys are a great fail-safe way to get into your Google accountTwo-factor authentication can protect your account, and a security key makes for a great backup if you lose your phone.
We've gone over why using two-factor authentication on your online accounts is a good idea, and showed you how to set it up for your Google account as well as how to get started with Authy if you use more than one phone or computer. But we're not done yet!
Google offers what it calls the Advanced Protection Program for folks who need very tight security and controlled access to their account. People like executives, movie stars, politicians and the like. It uses security keys to validate who you are as a two-factor method. Advanced Protection is probably too much hassle for most of us, but a security key is an awesome little tool. It can do to help secure your Google account, and is also a cover-your-butt backup in case you lose your phone — and the authenticator app you installed on it. They're relatively cheap, easy to set up and can get you into your Goog...
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Security keys are a great fail-safe way to get into your Google account
