LEGIC Security access systems

The LEGIC cash™ Standard offers a standardised data structure, which allows the choice between various products of the LEGIC cash™ Standard members and ensures their compatibility. Therefore, it is possible to operate products of different manufacturers in the same installation. Additionally, the LEGIC cash™ Standard meets the high security standard of LEGIC’s contactless payment systems and thus can satisfy the requirements of both vendors and operators.

With CSW-4000, applications and segments are written on a smartcard or another storage medium with an intuitive “Drag & Drop” system. You choose from a clear selection of all available segments and applications and simply drag these segments with the mouse onto the symbol of your identification medium, let it go, and the initialisation is finished. CSW-4000 has a tidy and simple user interface so that you can become familiar with it at once.

The LEGIC access™ Standard is based on an open LEGIC data structure (LEGIC access segment) and standardises person identification for access and time & attendance in companies. It ensures the compatibility of access and time & attendance applications between different license partners. Additionally, it increases the multi-application capability of the respective projects using LEGIC technology.

The LEGIC biometric™ Standard is based on an open LEGIC data structure (LEGIC biometric segment) and standardises the biometric verification (1:1 matching) of persons for access and time & attendance in organisations. It ensures the compatibility of biometric applications between different license partners and increases the multi-application capability in projects that use the LEGIC technology.

The patented Master-Token System Control, from LEGIC, has been designed to provide absolute control of an organisations security through cards, readers and smart card systems. The main feature of LEGIC Master-Token is the lack of passwords, which can travel anywhere, at any time, without detection. Companies who use a password security system are not usually aware of how easily they can be compromised. LEGIC Master-Token technology is based on a unique genetic code, contained within the contactless smart card. This, combined with the physical token, allows users to easily track the card at any time and simply withdraw applications should there be a need. Master-Token - One Card, All Applications An all-in-one card system, such as Master-Token, provides an increased security level while saving time, improving efficiency and ensuring ease for both employees and guests alike. The genetic code within this technology guarantees all the necessary credentials are unique, the code is transferred during card initialisation and to readers during configuration. LEGIC have divided the Master-Token system into distinct, separate zones. The zone information can be traced as it is passed from the Master-Token to the application and it is possible to deactivate or isolate each individual zone in the reader. With Master-Token, users are given the choice between customer defined or automatic key management and the technology uses a two-person principle. This means that while one holds the physical card, the other takes possession of the key for the applications encryption. It is also possible to control the assignment of rights for individuals.

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless smart card technology for people ID solutions is developing LEGIC MMT to improve security and convenience also for Mifare-based environments.LEGIC will provide security components to enable its customers to offer solutions which comply with the requirements of the technical guideline TR-03126-5 of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). A first system of one of LEGIC's customers has recently been declared to be compliant with the BSI guideline. The BSI guideline TR-03126-5, issued in 2010, describes a set of requirements for secure operation of RFID solutions. With this guideline, manufacturers and operators of physical access systems get recommendations how to achieve a new level of security within their installations.LEGIC's Master-Token System Control is a proven concept in worldwide use. Consequently, LEGIC's upcoming MMT is also based on Master Tokens, designed for Mifare and complemented by comprehensive system management tools and certified security elements. The MMT components will further extend the capabilities of the LEGIC advant family and simplify the use of advanced security also for Mifare-based systems.Dr. Reinhard Kalla, Vice President Product Marketing & New Business of LEGIC, comments: "The extension of our Master-Token concept to the Mifare world allows our customers a new scope of applications. We are happy to be able to provide our know-how and components which enable a new level of security and simplicity also in Mifare based identification systems."

The completely potted RFID reader MCR is developed for easy mounting over a 55mm switchbox or for surface mounting, using the extra supplied mounting frame. A wide selection of software programs and interfaces allows this reader to be used in all kind of applications. Furthermore, the RFID reader MCR is also available with integrated keypad. Optionally, the RFID reader MCR or MCR/K can be supplied with integrated relay. The following technologies are supported by MCR & MCR-K: LEGIC RF (advant & prime), ISO14443A+B (MIFARE, DESFire, Infineon SLE, SmartMX) ISO15693 (EM4035, Tag-It HFI, Infineon SRF55VxxP, ISO18000-3 mode 1) Sony Felica (ISO18092), NFC (passive mode) Inside Secure (UID only), HID iCLASS ISO5693 (UID only)

At the start of June, LEGIC Identsystems AG announced the launch of its first cross-standard transponder chip – CTC for short. The CTC4096-MP410 supports the prime RF standard of LEGIC as well as of LEGIC advant (ISO 14443A) and brings new possibilities for card manufacturers and end users. At the end of the financial year, LEGIC Identsystems AG was able to announce the launch of the first family of multi-RF transponder chips. CTC are innovative in that they are both LEGIC advant and prime transponders at the same time. The CTC4096-MP410 has a 4kb memory; 3kb for the LEGIC advant memory and 1kb for the LEGIC prime memory. A LEGIC prime reader can access the latter without additional tools. A LEGIC advant reader can access both the LEGIC advant memory as well as the prime memory. The first of a multi-lingual family “With CTC technology, we are introducing a family of multi-RF transponder chips, which offers an easy solution to integrate several RF standards”, explains Reinhard Kalla, Vice President Product Marketing & New Business at LEGIC Identsystems AG. “CTC is possibly the first solution of this kind that operates faultlessly.” Future versions of CTC4096-MP410 will be based on the same technology platform and allow communication in several RF standards.  Considerable advantages for manufacturers and end users For manufacturers of storage media, the CTC generation signifies simplified card design: until now, communication in different RF standards required two chips each with an antenna; now only one chip with antenna is required, thus saving on costs. “CTC users will be the ones to reap the most benefits”, emphasises Kalla. CTC allows to use one card within a mixed reader infrastructure. the migration from LEGIC prime to LEGIC advant to take place in steps or selectively. For example, the prime user can convert selected fields with very high security requirements individually to LEGIC advant, without having to change the entire system. Or, he can implement the migration from prime to LEGIC advant in several steps. “With CTC, we give our end customers full flexibility in developing their system”, sums up Kalla. In operation soon The CTC4096-MP410 has already been thoroughly tested and is on the way to being put into practical application. For one major customer, several hundred thousands of pieces had already been produced at the time of the launch.  Successful market penetration is therefore not an issue.