Crescendo enables access to the door and a broad range of applications like PKI based authentication, digital signature and data encryption. Use cases also include secure login to workstations and laptops, web-based cloud applications or VPN gateways. The card can include digital certificates or generate one-time-password values.

Crescendo 144K FIPS is a hybrid card with United States National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140-2 certification. Available with a choice of Seos, iCLASS, MIFARE Classic or MIFARE DESFire physical access with optional HID or Indala Prox. It is also available bundled with the ActivKey SIM.

Crescendo can be used in stand-alone mode or centrally managed by ActivID Credential Management System. It works in combination with ActivClient middleware or HID Global’s ActivID appliance.
Furthermore, Crescendo is part of the HID PIV Express and HID PIV Enterprise solutions which help organizations improve their security posture, comply with mandates, and improve the user experience.