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Mobile access

HID Mobile access

HID Mobile Access® - secure access control through mobile devices
HID Mobile Access® - secure access control through mobile devices

With HID Mobile Access, you can use a mobile device as a credential to access doors, networks, services and more. Leveraging Seos® as its underlying credential technology, HID Mobile Access can significantly increase convenience, boost efficiency and maximize security. Key Benefits: Increase Convenience - Access facilities with a mobile device by simply using “Tap” or “Twist & Go” gestures Boost Efficiency - Using HID online management portal, administrators can create, manage, issue and revoke credentials through the cloud Maximize Security - Delivered through a highly secure and reliable cloud platform, the solution is powered by Seos credential technology Native Touchless - Keep employees and staff safe through over-the-air provisioning and native touchless functionality

HID M211 multispectral fingerprint reader
HID M211 multispectral fingerprint reader

Patented MSI technology ensures every user no matter the quality of their fingerprint (extra dry, wet, oily, dirty, aged and damaged) is properly enrolled and quickly matched HID market leading liveness detection accurately and consistently identifies and rejects fake finger attempts The capture of surface and subsurface fingerprint data significantly reduces false rejections for faster user throughput Applications: Physical Access Control, Time and Attendance, Self Service Kiosk, Single Sign-On, Mobile Authentication, Point of Sale, Know Your Customer

HID M210 multispectral fingerprint reader
HID M210 multispectral fingerprint reader

Patented MSI technology ensures every user no matter the quality of their fingerprint (extra dry, wet, oily, dirty, aged and damaged) is properly enrolled and quickly matched HID market leading liveness detection accurately and consistently identifies and rejects fake finger attempts The capture of surface and subsurface fingerprint data significantly reduces false rejections for faster user throughput Applications: Physical Access Control, Time and Attendance, Self Service Kiosk, Single Sign-On, Mobile Authentication, Point of Sale, Know Your Customer

HID Crescendo® Key Series multi-protocol security key
HID Crescendo® Key Series multi-protocol security key

All-in-one trusted key for mobile workforce securely accesses data, network, online apps and cloud resources Multi-Protocol: FIDO U2F and 2.0 – Securely accesses online and cloud services such as G Suite or DropBox Business without preinstalled software PIV – Utilises Defence grade authentication OATH – Leverages open universal authentication standard Technology Features: The security of a smartcard combined with a built-in USB reader Self-powered (battery-free) NFC for mobile device and contactless card reader

HID Lumidigm® V421 fingerprint sensor
HID Lumidigm® V421 fingerprint sensor

 Device enables secure communications between the sensor and a centralised account management system, ensuring that only authorised users gain access Cryptographic toolkit with symmetric/asymmetric encryption/decryption algorithms, hashing functions, random number generation, and digital signature generation/verification Physical tamper resistance, detection and response Per-device encryption keys that can be remotely updated Mutual authentication between the host and the sensor Encrypted and authenticated firmware updates Secure boot Lumidigm multispectral fingerprint imaging technology State-of-the-art liveness detection Applications: ATMs — second factor or PIN replacement; Tellers — confirm customer and teller identities; High-value transactions — wire transfers, portfolio management, B2B payments, secure web portal access; Government benefits — pension payments, public healthcare access

HID Signo™ 40 PIV Reader - Contactless PIV Reader with Wall Switch Mount
HID Signo™ 40 PIV Reader - Contactless PIV Reader with Wall Switch Mount

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for door applications requiring wall switch mounting, the HID Signo Reader 40 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID Signo 40 White Reader - Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, wall switch mount
HID Signo 40 White Reader - Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, wall switch mount

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for door applications requiring wall switch mounting, the HID Signo Reader 40 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID Signo™ Express Reader - Simplicity meets security for traditional physical access control
HID Signo™ Express Reader - Simplicity meets security for traditional physical access control

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for door applications requiring wall switch mounting, the HID Signo Reader 40 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID Signo™ Mechanical Keypad Reader 40T designed for demanding installations
HID Signo™ Mechanical Keypad Reader 40T designed for demanding installations

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for door applications requiring wall switch mounting, the HID Signo Reader 40 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID Signo™ Keypad Reader 20K Contactless smartcard keypad reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, mullion mount
HID Signo™ Keypad Reader 20K Contactless smartcard keypad reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, mullion mount

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Keypad Reader 20K is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for multi-factor authentication door applications requiring a narrow keypad reader, the HID Signo Keypad Reader 20K supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID R95B / RP95B flush-mount smartcard reader
HID R95B / RP95B flush-mount smartcard reader

Interoperable with a wide range of credential technologies such as Seos® MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, iCLASS SE, iCLASS® and more Supports mobile devices utilizing Seos, enabling a new class of portable identity credentials that can be securely provisioned to smartphones, wearables and other smart devices The iCLASS SE platform’s Secure Identity Object® (SIO®) data model provides an extra layer of encryption for additional protection of identity data Capable of supporting Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for secure bi-directional communication between reader and controller

HID Seos®/MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 5906 Card
HID Seos®/MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 5906 Card

Supports Seos 8K and MIFARE DESFire EV1 implementation on a single RFID chip solution Supports Seos advanced credential technology and MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 implementation, allowing interoperability to a higher standard of security and functionality Saves time and resources by allowing users to manage a single card instead of two Uses the latest open standards for encryption and authentication Based on Common Criteria (CC) EAL 5+ hardware platform Features enabled through Seos technology include the ability to use mobile devices for secure access and efficiently managing multiple applications

HID Express R10 mini-mullion contactless smartcard reader
HID Express R10 mini-mullion contactless smartcard reader

Designed to simplify the selection process by offering a cost-effective fixed configuration that combines Seos physical card credential compatibility along with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near-Field-Communication (NFC) technologies to support HID Mobile Access® To support niche low security applications, an option is also available to read credentials with ISO14443 unique identification (UID) number To further simplify the ordering process, Wiegand output and pigtail connection are standardised

HID Signo™ Keypad Reader 40K Contactless smartcard keypad reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, wall switch mount
HID Signo™ Keypad Reader 40K Contactless smartcard keypad reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, wall switch mount

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Keypad Reader 40K is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for multi-factor authentication door applications requiring a narrow keypad reader, the HID Signo Keypad Reader 40K supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID Signo access control readers
HID Signo access control readers

HID® Signo™ Readers bring today’s organizations into the future of access control. Beyond its sleek, modern design, this cutting-edge reader platform provides flexible, reliable performance with support for an unmatched range of credential technologies. HID Signo extends the leadership position of HID Global in the access control industry while providing unrivaled security and powerful performance with the addition of new features to better fortify facilities and beyond. Upgrading your access control readers to HID Signo ensures convenience and security today while preparing you for whatever comes tomorrow—this is the signature promise of Signo. Key Features Highly Versatile - Support for the widest range of credential technologies, including HID Mobile Access via native Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability. Also features Apple’s Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP) to support credentials in the Apple Wallet. Unparalleled Performance - Ultra secure storage of cryptographic keys on certified secure element hardware, plus a new surface detection feature that allows the reader to automatically recalibrate and optimize read range performance. Connected to the Future - All readers include out-of-the-box support for Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for secure bidirectional communication. Each reader is also designed to be connected and managed remotely without “sneakernet” or the need to be physically touched.

HID Reader Manager mobile application
HID Reader Manager mobile application

Update Reader Firmware in the Field – Empower reader technicians with the capability to introduce new functionality and security enhancements to HID readers post installation via firmware update Load HID Elite and Mobile Keys – Securely authenticate and manage HID reader keys, including the capability to roll standard to HID Elite custom authentication keys for additional security Enable and Disable Credential Technologies – Close the gap and complete a migration to secure credential technologies (such as Seos® and Mifare DESFire EV2) by disabling reader support for legacy credential technologies Personalise Every Reader – Adjust LED colours to match up with corporate themes or enable powerful features such as Intelligent Power Management to reduce power consumption

HID Crescendo® Mobile virtual smart card
HID Crescendo® Mobile virtual smart card

Uses digital certificates protected by a PIN for client authentication Leverages platform support for smart card authentication Simplifies the deployment of credentials ensuring only authorised people can access sensitive data while enabling organisations to prevent data theft Enables organisations to provide instant, secure data access to visitors, temporary employees, remote workforces, etc. Utilises the same ActivID Credential Management System for both Crescendo Mobile and physical Crescendo cards Compatible with existing infrastructure and applications supporting smart cards, including desktop operating systems and applications Bluetooth and NCF compatible Features: Personal Identity Verification (FIPS 201) card edge that allows the virtual credential to be compatible with the built in Windows PIV minidriver for basic authentication and signature or with ActivClient for full access to all PIV certificates NFC local issuance and credential use supported in Android devices Bluetooth local issuance and credential use supported in Android and iOS devices Remote issuance supported in Android and iOS devices

HID Signo™ Reader 40 - Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, wall switch mount
HID Signo™ Reader 40 - Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, wall switch mount

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for door applications requiring wall switch mounting, the HID Signo Reader 40 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

HID Signo™ Reader 20 Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, mullion mount
HID Signo™ Reader 20 Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, mullion mount

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control. Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario. With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology. HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise. The HID Signo Reader 20 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future. A perfect fit for door applications requiring a narrow card reader, the HID Signo Reader 20 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

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