As the world becomes increasingly connected through our smartphones and the Internet of Things, cybersecurity is increasingly a top concern for organizations. Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) is one of the most popular wireless technologies being leveraged for many applications including security and even real-time location services.
One of the newest Bluetooth® authentication products is from HID Global, the industry leader in physical and cybersecurity and a constant innovator in the space of identity protection. The HID ActivID Mini Token is a Bluetooth®-enabled one-time password (OTP) token that delivers secure One-Click authentication automatically to your computer or mobile device via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Several use cases include secure login to workstations and laptops, web-based cloud applications (Microsoft 365) or VPN (Virtual Private Network) gateways. An ideal occurrence since 2020 would be the transition towards remote work.
With more employees accessing private company documents from home, it would be smart to adopt a system to verify their identity to prevent misuse of data. By using a one-time password, the chance of a stolen password reduces drastically as the number combination becomes invalid once used. In addition, HID has been at the forefront of mobile technology with all of their new door readers coming Bluetooth-ready for their SEOS Mobile Access credentials.
Regarding Bluetooth® support, Advanced Card Systems (ACS) based in Hong Kong have released Bluetooth®- enabled smart card readers like the ACS ACR3901U-S1 and the ACR1255U-J1 NFC Secure Bluetooth ® Contact and NFC (Near-field Communication) Smart Card Readers that combine the latest smart card reader technology with Bluetooth® Smart connectivity.
The ACS ACR3901U-S1 and the ACR1255U-J1 Contact and NFC Smart Card Readers are designed to facilitate on-the-go smart card and NFC applications. It combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth® Smart connectivity to read many types of card types which include those following the ISO 14443 Type A & B standards and MIFARE. NFC support includes tags such as the NTAG 424 DNA Tag or the NTAG 424 DNA TagTamper Detection Tags. Both of which are used in applications such as inventory tracking and quality assurance. This compact and wireless smart card reader brings together sophisticated technology to meet requirements of various smart card-based applications ranging from physical access and logical access to inventory tracking. It is intended for use with most Bluetooth®-enabled devices on the market, such as smart phones and tablets with Android and iOS.
Tx Systems offers multiple HID ActivID Mini Tokens that can help you keep your online accounts secure with robust multi-factor authentication. Learn more at txsystems.com or send us an email at sales@txsystems.com to learn more.
