Out of the box support for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards, Common Access Cards (CAC) and Safenet 330 cards
Manages Key Lifetimes Wirelessly: System administrators gain additional control over the wireless environment with the ability to wirelessly manage the lifetime of the security keys on the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader through the BlackBerry Enterprise ServerīlackBerry Enterprise Server Software v3.6 and higherĪll Bluetooth-enabled BlackBerry smartphones running software 4.0 and laterĪ Bluetooth-enabled computer with Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later or Windows Vista™ Increases Security Policy Compliance: Increasing the convenience and comfort of using smart cards with BlackBerry devices helps to ensure that users comply with organizational security directives Meets Strict Public Sector and IT Requirements: Allows organizations using smart cards to add additional security features to the already robust BlackBerry Enterprise Solution security architectureĮnhances User Experience: Slim, lightweight design features long battery life and Bluetooth technology that allows users to comfortably wear the reader on a lanyard Uses Bluetooth technology and advanced AES-256 encryptionīuilt with both IT and mobile users in mind
This "two-factor authentication" provides outstanding controls for organizations with security concerns.
Once you are back within range, you must type in a password to access the BlackBerry. As soon as the Smart Card is out of range, the device will lock up and be unusable. This is communicated to the device via Bluetooth wireless technology. You can set the BlackBerry to only work when the Smart Card is in close proximity. This Smart Card Reader incorporates that concept and applies it to the BlackBerry. Many organizations use Smart Cards for secure access to computers, areas, information etc. This Smart Card Reader Security Device can prevent unathorized people from using your BlackBerry and accessing secure information. The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader is built with both IT and mobile users in mind.
All packaging material must be undamaged and unused with the price tags intact. To be eligible for return, products must be in the exact condition you received them in.If using the Biometric Associates SCR: On the BlackBerry, go to Settings > Device > Application Management > baiSmartCardReader and verify the version number of the installed driver.