Dual-technology credential for mixed iCLASS and Proximity environments. The HID iCLASS 202x + Prox combines 13.56 MHz iCLASS with 125 kHz HID Proximity in one ISO-thickness card, helping organisations maintain existing Prox compatibility while introducing iCLASS technology.
| Requirement | Recommended Credential |
|---|---|
| Modern Enterprise Access Modern credential technology for new or security-focused deployments | HID Seos |
| Existing iCLASS SE Environment SIO-enabled credentials for established iCLASS SE reader environments | HID iCLASS SE |
| Existing iCLASS Environment Credential continuity for organisations already using iCLASS infrastructure | HID iCLASS |
| Legacy Proximity Environment Continued support for installed 125 kHz HID Prox readers | HID Proximity |
| Legacy Proximity Migration Gradual transition from 125 kHz Prox to modern high-frequency credentials without immediate reader replacement | HID Seos + Prox |
| Mixed Prox and iCLASS Migration Support for environments using both legacy Prox and iCLASS reader technologies | HID Seos + iCLASS + Prox |
| Mobile Access Smartphone-based access using Seos-powered Mobile IDs with compatible HID mobile-ready readers | HID Mobile Access |
Match credential technology to the readers already installed, the security level required, and how different users access the facility. HID Seos, iCLASS SE, iCLASS, Proximity, multi-technology credentials, and supported mobile IDs cover both established and newer HID environments.
Use HID Seos where stronger credential protection is required. Seos combines modern cryptography, mutual authentication, secure messaging, and SIO-based protection of identity data.
Keep HID credentials tied to the right users and permissions. Access360 links supported credentials with user identities and assigned access rights across doors, areas, and facilities.
Reduce the need for separate credentials where the deployment supports multiple applications. Supported Seos and iCLASS SE configurations can carry physical access alongside other approved identity applications.
Continue using compatible HID Proximity, iCLASS, and iCLASS SE reader environments while planning the transition to newer credential technology. This helps protect existing infrastructure investment during modernisation.
Give users a credential that suits the way they work. HID credential families include cards, clamshell credentials, key fobs, adhesive tags, multi-technology cards, and supported mobile IDs.
Upgrade readers and credentials in stages rather than replacing the entire compatible estate at once. HID multi-technology credentials are specifically designed to bridge Proximity, iCLASS, and Seos environments during migration.
Introduce smartphone access alongside physical credentials in compatible Seos environments, giving organisations a practical path towards HID Mobile Access without changing the credential strategy all at once.
| Credential Family | Frequency | Credential Architecture | Security Approach | Deployment Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HID Seos | 13.56 MHz | SIO-enabled modern credential architecture | Modern cryptography, mutual authentication, secure messaging, and identity-data protection | Modern enterprise access, security-focused deployments, and Seos-powered HID Mobile Access |
| HID iCLASS SE | 13.56 MHz | SIO-enabled iCLASS credential architecture | SIO protection with mutual authentication, encrypted data transfer, and diversified keys | Existing iCLASS SE/SIO environments and phased credential migration |
| HID iCLASS | 13.56 MHz | Read/write contactless smart-card technology | Mutual authentication, encrypted data transfer, and 64-bit diversified keys | Established iCLASS installations requiring continued credential compatibility |
| HID Proximity | 125 kHz | Low-frequency proximity credential technology | Legacy proximity credential architecture | Existing HID Prox reader environments and legacy access-control installations |
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