HID Crescendo Key Series Smart Card Credential
The HID Crescendo Key is a secure smart card-based credential engineered for organizations requiring unified physical and logical access control. This innovative key-form factor credential provides strong authentication for IT systems, networks, and facility access in a single converged solution. Ideal for enterprises, government agencies, and secure facilities, the Crescendo Key enables seamless multi-purpose identity verification across different environments while maintaining enterprise-grade security standards.
Key Features
- Secure smart card-based credential in convenient key-form factor
- Dual-purpose authentication for physical access control and logical access control
- Strong authentication capabilities for IT systems and network security
- Converged credential solution supporting multiple access environments
- Multi-purpose identity verification across facilities and systems
- Enterprise-grade security for sensitive access requirements
- Seamless integration with existing access control infrastructure
- Durable, portable design for mobile workforce applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HID IDENTITY |
| Part Number |
BKN107P100 |
| Product Series |
Crescendo Key |
| Credential Type |
Smart Card-Based Credential |
| Form Factor |
Key-Form Factor |
| Primary Function |
Physical and Logical Access Control |
| Authentication Type |
Strong Authentication |
| Application |
Converged Credential Solution |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HID Crescendo Key used for?
The HID Crescendo Key is a smart card credential designed for both physical access control (facility entry) and logical access control (IT system authentication). It provides strong authentication capabilities for enterprises requiring unified identity verification across multiple environments.
How does the Crescendo Key support converged credentials?
The Crescendo Key enables multi-purpose identity verification by combining physical and logical access functions into a single credential. This converged approach simplifies credential management while maintaining enterprise security standards across different access control systems.
Is the HID Crescendo Key compatible with existing access control systems?
Yes, the Crescendo Key integrates seamlessly with existing access control infrastructure. As part of HID's converged credential solutions, it's designed to work with standard smart card readers and authentication systems used in enterprise environments.
What makes the key-form factor design beneficial?
The key-form factor provides a familiar, portable design that's convenient for mobile workforces. This design makes the smart card credential easy to carry and use while maintaining the security features required for strong authentication in both physical and logical access scenarios.
