The HID® 40460303B Crescendo™ 4000 Smart Card is a high-security, dual interface credential designed to support both physical access control and logical access authentication in a single card. Built for enterprise and government environments, this credential enables passwordless access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and secure identity verification.

Featuring both contact and contactless interfaces, the Crescendo 4000 supports a wide range of technologies including Seos®, iCLASS®, MIFARE® (Classic & DESFire® EV3), and 125kHz proximity, allowing seamless integration into existing systems while supporting future upgrades.

Designed as a converged credential, this card allows organizations to use one badge for building access, workstation login, VPN access, and secure applications, reducing the need for multiple credentials.

Key Features:

• Dual interface smart card (contact + contactless)
• Supports 13.56 MHz smart card + 125 kHz proximity technologies
• Compatible with Seos®, iCLASS®, MIFARE®, DESFire® EV3, and PROX™
• FIDO2 certified for passwordless authentication
• Supports PKI, OATH, and FIDO authentication protocols
• Advanced security with AES encryption and secure key storage
• High-capacity JavaCard platform (3.0.5) with up to ~450 KB memory
• ISO CR80 size, printable for ID badging
• Durable composite construction (PVC/PET) for extended lifespan

Security & Authentication Capabilities:

• Enables multi-factor authentication (MFA) for IT systems
• Supports digital signatures and data encryption
• Designed for phishing-resistant authentication using FIDO2 and PKI
• Works with enterprise ecosystems including Microsoft and other identity platforms

Typical Applications:

• Corporate badges for building + network access
• Government and high-security environments (PIV/FIPS-ready ecosystems)
• Secure login for workstations, VPN, and cloud applications
• Enterprise identity and access management deployments

This is a true enterprise smart credential, not a standard proximity card. The HID Crescendo 4000 combines physical access, logical access, and identity authentication into a single secure badge, making it ideal for organizations moving toward zero-trust and passwordless security models.