HID Crescendo® Series – High-Security Converged Identity Solutions
The all-in-one smart card for seamless Physical Access, Passwordless Login, and Zero Trust Security.
The HID Crescendo series is a high-security smart card solution designed for organizations that demand the highest standards of data protection and access control. More than just an ID badge, Crescendo serves as a Converged Identity platform, combining physical building access with robust Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on a single, secure device.
By implementing Crescendo, organizations can establish a Zero Trust architecture, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive facilities, local networks, and cloud-based assets.
Key Features & Strategic Benefits
- Phishing-Resistant MFA: Protect your organization’s IT and cloud resources with hardware-based authentication that is immune to sophisticated phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Passwordless Experience: Full support for the FIDO2 standard, enabling fast and secure login to Windows, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and web applications without the need for vulnerable passwords.
- PKI & Digital Signature Support: Enables legally binding digital signatures, secure email encryption (S/MIME), and the ability to verify the authenticity of sensitive documents.
- Converged Corporate Badge: A single card solution for visual identification, network authentication (SSO), cloud login, and secure physical access control.
- Government-Grade Security: Certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and Common Criteria, meeting the stringent Digital Identity Guidelines (NIST) required by government and financial sectors.
- Secure Print Management: Enhances data privacy by ensuring that documents are only released at the printer when the authorized user is physically present with their card.
Technical Specifications & Integration
- Dual Interface Technology: Offers ultimate flexibility with both Contact (ISO 7816) and Contactless (NFC/RFID) interfaces on a single card.
- Advanced Protocol Support: Supports FIDO2, PKI/PIV, OATH (OTP codes), and HID’s highly secure Seos® technology.
- Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with HID ActivClient® middleware and supports major operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Centralized Management: Manage the entire card lifecycle (issuance, revocation, and renewal) via HID management systems like WorkforceID or ActivID CMS.
- Versatile Form Factors: Available as a standard credit-card sized smart card or as the Crescendo Key (USB-A/USB-C security key with NFC) for mobile and remote workers.
Core Applications
- Secure Workstation Login: Replace passwords with a simple card tap or insert for Windows/Mac login.
- Physical Access Control: Open doors, elevators, and gates (compatible with iCLASS, MIFARE DESFire, and more).
- Cloud & SaaS Security: Secure MFA for Office 365, Salesforce, AWS, and other cloud environments.
- Data Encryption: Encrypt files and hard drives to ensure sensitive data remains accessible only to authorized personnel.
- Digital Workflow: Sign contracts and approve workflows digitally with high-assurance cryptographic keys.
Why Choose HID Crescendo via Computer Guard?
At Computer Guard, we specialize in implementing HID’s world-leading identity solutions within the local market. we provide end-to-end support: from characterizing your security requirements and designing custom-branded badges to the full technical deployment of MFA and lifecycle management systems.
