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HID is a broad term referring to HID Global, a leading provider of identity and access control solutions. They offer a wide range of products, including:
- Readers: Proximity, smart card, biometric, mobile
- Credentials: Cards, fobs, key fobs, mobile credentials
- Software: Access control management software, mobile apps
- Other solutions: Biometric identification systems, secure issuance solutions
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HID iCLASS is a specific technology developed by HID Global. It’s a type of 13.56 MHz smart card technology that offers enhanced security and flexibility compared to older proximity technologies.6
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- HID: The company
- HID iCLASS: A specific technology developed by that company
Key Differences:
- Technology:
- HID Prox: Uses lower frequency (125 kHz), generally less secure.
- HID iCLASS: Uses 13.56 MHz, offers higher security and data capacity.
- Security:
- HID Prox: More susceptible to cloning and data theft.
- HID iCLASS: Offers stronger encryption and authentication mechanisms.
- Flexibility:
- HID iCLASS: Supports more advanced features like data storage and multiple applications on a single card.
Summary: HID iCLASS is a more advanced and secure technology within the broader portfolio of products and solutions offered by HID Global.