Crescendo Key v3

The HID Crescendo® Key v3 is HID Global’s latest USB-based security token, designed to deliver phishing-resistant authentication using modern technologies like passkeys and certificate-based credentials. Whether logging into business applications or gaining physical access to secure facilities, this device offers a high-assurance, passwordless authentication experience.

Features

• Phishing-Resistant Authentication
  Supports passkeys and certificate-based credentials, providing robust defense against phishing attempts.

• Multi-Protocol Support
  Compatible with FIDO U2F, FIDO2 (WebAuthn/CTAP), PKI, and OATH-based OTP (HOTP/TOTP) for comprehensive multi-factor and passwordless authentication. 

• Convenient Interfaces
  Available with USB-A or USB-C connectors along with NFC support, enabling seamless use with desktops, laptops, and compatible mobile devices. 

• Portable and Self-Powered
  Compact and battery-free—simply plug into a USB port or tap via NFC to authenticate. 

• High Assurance Security
  Designed to meet NIST Authenticator Assurance Level 3 (AAL3), aligning with stringent digital identity standards. 

• Ecosystem Ready
  Fully integrates with HID’s credential management solutions (e.g., ActivID CMS, WorkforceID), as well as third-party authentication systems. 

• Broad Use Case Coverage
  Secure workstation and VPN logon, web applications (WebAuthn), email/document digital signing, data encryption, and even physical access when used in conjunction with HID’s broader ecosystem.

• User-Friendly Design
  Minimal friction operation—with NFC tap or USB plug—and includes an LED indicator and a presence button to confirm user interaction. 

• Flexible Management Profiles
  Choose between standalone mode (plug-and-play) or centrally managed profiles via HID’s ActivID CMS or WorkforceID for full lifecycle credential management. 

• Standards-Based, Future-Proof
  Complies with widely adopted standards (FIDO2, PKI, OATH), ensuring compatibility and longevity across evolving security environments.