Kensington Integrates Identiv's Smart Card Reader Technology into its Blackbelt™ Rugged Case for Secure Two-Factor Authentication
January 27, 2020 at 02:00 pm
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Identiv, Inc. announced it has partnered with Kensington®, the worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, to embed secure authentication technology into its BlackBelt™ Rugged Case for the Microsoft Surface Pro and Microsoft Surface Go. The Kensington BlackBelt Rugged Case adds security, protection, and convenience to Microsoft Surface Pro and Microsoft Surface Go devices, their data, and the users’ network. The case incorporates an integrated FIPS 201-compliant smart card reader module developed by Identiv to help simplify logins and prevent unauthorized access to data on devices or private networks. Additional features of the combined solution include military-grade drop protection, a protective camera cover, openings for the kickstand and all I/O ports, cable lock compatibility, a self-adjusting hand strap, and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance. Identiv’s uTrust Smart Card Reader Module Contact Family (2500 R and 2500 F) is the ideal design for a wide range of embedded applications. Providing full compliance with all major industry standards — including ISO/IEC 7816, USB CCID, PC/SC, and Microsoft WHQL — uTrust 2500 R and 2500 F work seamlessly with virtually all contact smart cards and PC operating systems. Full compliance with EMV 2011 and GSA FIPS 201 expand daily use to very specific applications requiring additional security and data protection.
Identiv, Inc. is a global provider of secure identification and physical security. The Company operates through two segments: Identity segment and Premises segment. Identity segment designs, technologies, and intellectual property (IP) that enable the secure digital capabilities of radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips to work within the analog world of antennas, power harvesting, data conversion and security. Premises segment offers a comprehensive, end-to-end product line with customization that meets the varying needs of the customers. Premises business product portfolio includes identity credentials, access readers, access control systems, video management systems, and video analytics, deployed in a hyper-converged platform or a cloud-based architecture. The Companyâs software platform for premises digitization enables centralized management of a physical place, including control of doors, cameras, gates, elevators and other building equipment.