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Google Expands Titan Security Key Availability to 11 New Markets

3 min readSource: Google Security Blog

Google's Titan Security Keys, FIDO2-compliant hardware authenticators, are now available in 11 additional countries to enhance phishing-resistant security.

Google Broadens Access to Titan Security Keys for Phishing-Resistant Authentication

Google has expanded the availability of its Titan Security Keys, making the FIDO2-compliant hardware authenticators accessible in 11 new countries as of today. The move extends protection against phishing and account takeovers to a broader global audience.

Expansion Details

The Titan Security Keys are now available for purchase in the following markets:

  • Ireland
  • Portugal
  • The Netherlands
  • Denmark
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • Puerto Rico

This expansion brings the total number of supported countries to 22, including previously announced markets such as the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, France, Japan, and others.

Technical Overview of Titan Security Keys

Titan Security Keys are physical hardware authenticators designed to provide phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA). They adhere to the FIDO2 standard, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and services, including Google accounts, enterprise applications, and third-party platforms.

Key Features:

  • USB-A/NFC connectivity for seamless integration with desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
  • Passkey support for passwordless authentication workflows
  • Tamper-resistant hardware to mitigate supply chain risks
  • One-tap verification for streamlined user experience

Security Benefits and Use Cases

Titan Security Keys address critical security challenges by:

  • Mitigating phishing attacks through cryptographic verification
  • Preventing credential stuffing by eliminating reliance on passwords alone
  • Enhancing enterprise security for remote and hybrid workforces

The keys are particularly valuable for high-risk users, including journalists, activists, IT administrators, and executives, as well as organizations subject to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, PSD2, GDPR).

How to Deploy Titan Security Keys

Users can integrate Titan Security Keys into their authentication workflows by:

  1. Purchasing the keys from the Google Store
  2. Registering the key with supported services (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, GitHub)
  3. Authenticating via USB or NFC when prompted during login

Google’s Commitment to Global Security

Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager at Google, emphasized the company’s goal of democratizing access to strong authentication.

"We’re committed to making our products available to as many people as possible," Brand stated. "This expansion will help more users and organizations adopt phishing-resistant security measures."

Recommendations for Security Teams

  • Evaluate Titan Security Keys for high-risk user groups
  • Integrate FIDO2-based authentication into existing IAM policies
  • Educate employees on the benefits of hardware-based MFA
  • Monitor compliance with industry standards (e.g., CISA’s Phishing-Resistant MFA Guidelines)

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