HID Crescendo® C2300 Dual Interface Smart Card with MIFARE DESFire® EV1 8K
Phishing-Resistant MFA and PIV Credential with Secure Contactless Access
The HID Crescendo C2300 Smart Card with MIFARE DESFire® EV1 8K delivers a powerful combination of high-assurance identity and secure contactless access. Built on a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified platform, this dual-interface smart card supports strong Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), PIV-compatible identity verification, and seamless integration with Zero Trust security architectures.
Designed to combat phishing attacks and credential compromise, the Crescendo C2300 enables smart card logon, PKI certificate storage, digital signatures, and encrypted communications. The onboard MIFARE DESFire EV1 8K chip offers enhanced security for physical access control systems, supporting AES encryption, mutual authentication, and advanced file structures ideal for transport, education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
This version is blank, allowing full control over card personalisation, branding, and encoding. It can also be bundled with other HID Physical Access Technologies, including Seos®, iCLASS SE®, or Prox, offering a true all-in-one access solution. Contact us directly to explore bundling and configuration options.
✅ Phishing-resistant
✅ MFA-enabled
✅ PIV-compatible
✅ Zero Trust ready
Key Features:
Dual interface: contact + contactless (DESFire EV1 8K)
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified chip for digital security
Supports smart card logon, PKI, digital signature, and encryption workflows
MIFARE DESFire EV1 with 8K memory and AES encryption for secure access
Blank surface for custom print and personalisation
Optional hybrid bundling with Seos®, iCLASS®, or Prox – contact us to configure
- Model: C-HD-402360B