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Technical Overview
The Seos Key Fob leverages Secure Identity Object (SIO) technology to enable multi-layered security that surpasses traditional card-based systems. This approach protects identity data from unauthorized access through advanced cryptographic mechanisms and secure messaging protocols. The hardware platform is Common Criteria (CC) EAL 5+ certified, providing independently verified assurance of its security attributes.
Compatibility spans HID's leading reader platforms: Signo, iCLASS SE, and multiCLASS SE. This broad support ensures the key fob works within diverse deployment environments, from corporate offices to industrial facilities. The Seos foundation also enables secure access via mobile devices, extending credential management flexibility for users and administrators alike.
This section brings together practical product details such as Product Color, Compatibility, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Seos Key Fob combines high security with exceptional convenience, making it an ideal choice for organizations prioritizing both protection and usability. Its pocket-sized design does not compromise on capability, packing full Seos technology into a durable, everyday accessory.
Enhanced Security Posture
Seos technology provides best-in-class data and privacy protection through mutual authentication and stringent data protection practices, reducing the risk of credential compromise.
- Multi-layered security beyond card tech
- Protects identity data from unauthorized access
Operational Flexibility
Support for multiple applications allows organizations to consolidate credentials for access control, secure printing, time tracking, and more, simplifying user management and reducing the need for multiple devices.
- Open standards-based iCLASS SE platform
- Data storage for diverse applications
Durability & Reliability
The molded housing offers maximum protection in harsh environments, with higher operating temperature tolerance than traditional cards, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions.
- Built for harsh environments
- Higher temperature tolerance than cards
Deployment / Use Cases
The HID Seos Key Fob is suited for environments where secure, convenient credential management is critical. Its compact form factor and robust security make it particularly valuable for personnel who require reliable access control without carrying bulky cards.
In corporate settings, it streamlines access to buildings, secure printing stations, and time attendance systems. For industrial or outdoor facilities, its durable construction ensures performance in challenging conditions. The key fob also supports mobile integration, enabling organizations to adopt bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies for access control while maintaining high security standards.
Corporate Office Security
Provides seamless access to buildings, secure areas, and multifunction printers, reducing the need for multiple credentials while maintaining strict security protocols.
Industrial & Outdoor Facilities
Withstands harsh environments and higher temperatures, offering reliable performance for workers in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or outdoor sites.
Highlights
- Seos technology delivers smart card-level security in a key fob form factor
- Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified hardware platform for verified security
- Supports multiple applications: access control, secure printing, time attendance, cashless vending
- Compatible with HID Signo, iCLASS SE, and multiCLASS SE reader platforms
- Secure Identity Object (SIO) enabled for multi-layered protection
- Molded housing for durability in harsh environments and higher temperature tolerance
- Open standards-based design part of the iCLASS SE platform
- Enables secure access via mobile devices for flexible credential management
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5266PNNA |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | Seos |
| Product Name | Seos Key Fob |
| Product Type | Key Fob |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HID Reader Platforms: Signo iCLASS SE multiCLASS SE |
FAQ
What is Seos technology and how does it enhance security?
Seos is HID's next-generation credential technology that provides enhanced security, privacy, and functionality. It uses Secure Identity Object (SIO) technology to enable multi-layered security beyond traditional card systems, protecting identity data through advanced cryptographic mechanisms and mutual authentication. This approach ensures robust protection against unauthorized access while supporting modern features like mobile integration.
What applications beyond access control does this key fob support?
As part of the iCLASS SE platform, the key fob supports data storage for multiple applications. These include secure printing, time and attendance tracking, cashless vending, and biometric templates. This multi-application capability allows organizations to consolidate credentials, reducing the need for separate devices and simplifying user management across different systems.
How durable is the Seos Key Fob compared to traditional cards?
The key fob features a molded housing designed for maximum protection in harsh environments. It is capable of withstanding higher operating temperatures than traditional cards, making it more suitable for industrial or outdoor use. The robust construction ensures reliable performance under demanding conditions, reducing the risk of damage from physical wear or environmental factors.
What certifications does this key fob have for security assurance?
The hardware platform is Common Criteria (CC) EAL 5+ certified. This certification provides a clear chain of evidence that the platform's security attributes have been rigorously tested and independently verified. It assures organizations that the key fob meets high standards for security evaluation, making it suitable for environments requiring validated protection measures.
Can this key fob be used with mobile devices for access control?
Yes, the Seos technology enables secure access via mobile devices. This functionality allows organizations to extend credential management to smartphones and tablets, supporting bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies or mobile-centric workflows. It provides flexibility for users while maintaining the same high level of security as the physical key fob.