Secure credentials are a critical component of a modern physical access control program. Not only do new credential technologies, including DESFire® EV3, offer a higher level of protection against threats like spoofing and hacking, they also deliver support for a range of applications beyond physical access control.
DESFire EV3 is the latest addition to the MIFARE® DESFire family of smart card chipsets from NXP. This latest evolution introduces the option of even more features for implementation, and HID has taken full advantage.
DESFire EV3 + iCLASS + prox, multi-technology credentials maintain interoperability with legacy iCLASS and 125 kHz readers and are designed to enable security system owners with a smooth migration path from legacy low-frequency 125 kHz-based systems and legacy iCLASS to a modern and secure credential technology. All readers do not immediately need to be upgraded when starting a migration. For enterprise clients with a wide mix of technologies, this allows for a smooth implementation of the reader upgrade as costs can be budgeted over an ideal timeframe.
HID DESFire EV3 cards leverage security features including AES128 encryption, secure channel-based file transfer and proximity checks to protect card data from attack. Furthermore, unlike many other DESFire solutions available on the market, random UID has also been introduced to our high security profile to ensure the card will never openly share any information that could be associated with the user.