Jakob Ehrensvard
About Jakob Ehrensvard
Jakob Ehrensvärd is the Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder known for his contributions to cybersecurity, including the invention of the YubiKey and FIDO/WebAuthn standards.
Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder
Jakob Ehrensvärd holds the position of Chief Innovation Officer and is a co-founder of his company. His early expertise in both software and hardware engineering has significantly influenced his leadership role. As a co-founder, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the technical and innovative direction of the company.
Security System for Sweden’s Largest Nuclear Plant
At the age of 25, Jakob Ehrensvärd designed the security system for Sweden’s largest nuclear plant. This experience highlights his expertise in developing robust and effective security solutions. His work in this high-stakes environment is a testament to his technical capability and reliability in engineering secure systems.
Leading Inventor of the YubiKey and FIDO/WebAuthn Standards
Jakob Ehrensvärd is a leading inventor behind the YubiKey, a well-known security key that provides strong authentication. He is also instrumental in developing the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) and WebAuthn standards, which are widely adopted for secure online authentication. These contributions have had a significant impact on the field of cybersecurity.
Early Career in Software and Hardware Engineering
Jakob Ehrensvärd’s career in software and hardware engineering began early. He built his first computer at the age of 15, demonstrating an early aptitude for technology. By the age of 19, he was self-employed, working as a software and hardware engineer. His early start laid the foundation for his future accomplishments in the tech industry.