How to Secure Your AWS Account Using a Hardware security key [YubiKey]

I have set up Single Sign-On (SSO) for my personal AWS account, which is great because it allows me to effortlessly switch between AWS accounts while doing podcasts, live demos, or learning. I recently purchased a YubiKey from https://www.yubico.com/ to secure my personal AWS Account. You might be wondering why it's necessary to secure your AWS Account. It's important to keep your account secure regardless of whether you're using it for learning or production purposes.

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