HID Credential Management System (CMS) (previously known as ActivID Credential Management System) enables organizations to issue an authentication credential that goes beyond perimeter security. Clients can choose from smart cards, security keys, Windows® TPMs and mobile phones for secure access to individual workstations and servers within the firewall, VPNs and applications. This high assurance credential can also enable digital signing and encrypt data, hard drives, documents and emails.
The HID Credential Management System is ideal for:
HID CMS is the only offering in the industry that makes it possible for organizations to create, manage and use a single PKI smart card for both IT and physical access — all while utilizing a unified solution from a single vendor.
Organizations deploying HID CMS are able to securely provision PKI certificates and other credentials to a range of different devices, including smart cards, virtual smart cards, tokens and mobile devices. It is also scalable to millions of credentials in complex environments with multiple user groups. HID CMS interfaces with physical access control systems (PACS) to automate the PIV or PIV-I card enrollment process, enabling users to authenticate at the door without the need to re-enroll their card.
HID CMS enables efficient management and issuance of FIDO credentials, supporting secure, passwordless authentication. It seamlessly registers Passkey credentials to Microsoft Entra ID.
The Advanced Edition of HID CMS includes HID CMS and HID BMS. HID BMS extends the functionality of HID CMS by creating and managing batches of smart card data and securely transmitting them to a service bureau for card production. Once smart cards are issued, HID BMS communicates data back to the HID CMS to enable secure activation and lifecycle management of the smart cards. The HID BMS is ideally suited to:
HID PIV IDMS delivers a comprehensive, highly configurable solution to perform identity proofing, enrollment, and credential issuance – even to remote users.
HID PIV IDMS is part of the HID PIV solution, which is a multi-factor authentication solution that covers the complete lifecycle of the identity, from issuance to retirement of the secure credential.
The HID Credential Management System (CMS) gives organizations a method for simply and securely managing deployment of high assurance credentials.
Extensibility. In conjunction with ActivClient™ as well as public key cryptography standards (PKCS) #11-compliant middleware, the HID CMS can be used to support the issuance and management of smart cards for a wide variety of desktop, network security, and productivity applications. When fully leveraged, the credentials can be used for both logical and physical access. HID CMS also supports the issuance of digital certificates on virtual smart cards and mobile devices to enable flexibility in terms of form factors and assurance level options.
Lifecycle management. Allows for the effective management of an organization’s authentication devices (e.g., smart cards, security keys, Windows TPMs and mobile phones), data (e.g., static passwords, biometrics and demographic data), applets (e.g., one-time password applications and Personal Identity Verification [PIV] applets), and digital credentials (including PKI certificates). HID CMS’s unique, patented, post-issuance update capabilities ensure that organizations are in control of their credentials at all times.
Integration. Interoperable with a wide variety of environments, including operating systems, directories, front- or back-end identity management and provisioning systems, certificate authorities, physical access control systems, and card printers — including FARGO® printers. HID CMS supports multiple browsers: Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
Robust reporting. Provides full, tamper-evident audit features that log all event activities for reporting.
Strong security. Delivers a secure, transparent method for transmitting sensitive data held on smart cards or smart authenticators connected to user workstations. Keys and personally identifiable information are protected on the server using a Hardware Security Module and are transmitted safely from point of origination to the secure element chip. HID CMS also supports stringent U.S. Federal Government standards for PIV and PIV-I.
The HID BMS gives organizations a simple and secure method of communicating with card service bureaus that create their smart cards. The solution supports:
HID® ActivID™ Validation
Scalable and secure PKI certificate validation
HID® Authentication Service
Cloud services for identity and authentication
HID® ActivID™ ActivClient™-Software
Smart card strong authentication to protect computers and networks
HID® Authentication Service
Cloud services for identity and authentication