STid

STid, French RFID manufacturer and developer of innovative, high-added value solutions was recently awarded the prestigious First Level Security Certification (CSPN) for its High-Security Identification solution for access control*.

The “Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information” (ANSSI) is a competent authority in defence affairs and guarantees the security of information systems. Its main missions also include detecting and issuing accreditation for High-Security products, which are essential in protecting France’s most sensitive networks. All ANSSI-certified products become security benchmarks both for government bodies and the private tertiary sector.

STid is the first and only RFID manufacturer to receive CSPN certification. The STid reader (LXSW33*) and its secure communication protocol SSCP V2 (STid Secure Common Protocol) passed all physical and software attacks according to the security target. The aim of this kind of certification is to assess the compliance of a product with its security target, by an independent, ANSSI-approved laboratory. “After multiple attacks and intrusion attempts, sometimes exceeding ANSSI requirement level, there were no reservations in granting CSPN certification to the 13.56 MHz reader* and the SSCP V2 STid secure protocol . This is also the first time that the ANSSI has been able to successfully certify an RFID access control reader,” said Vincent Dupart, STid Chief Executive.

“This certification is not only the result of our desire to position our products at the highest level, but also to provide evidence of the security we can offer our clients and partners. CSPN certification is a token of trust and it will create a global benchmark among access control readers to help clients and users understand their solutions and security. The security of our products is designed in a comprehensive manner, taking into account both data protection and physical reader protection thanks to their anti-tamper properties,” added Pierre Antoine Larrera de Morel, STid Sales Manager.

Obtaining CSPN certification places STid as the leading RFID manufacturer for access control and enhances the success of the High-Security SIS (Secure Identification System) range of readers. “The STid hardware and software architecture in its entirety has been rewarded today, becoming the security benchmark on the market. Our solutions guarantee all-round control of security settings between the badge and management system throughout the entire information chain,” concluded Pierre-Antoine Larrera de Morel, STid Sales Manager.

(*) Certified reader: LXSW33EPH57AD1 –ANSSI-CSPN-2013/03 Certificate – March 19th, 2013

About STid

Your partner in contactless identification

STid was established in 1996 and boasts more than 15 years experience, specializing in radiofrequency contactless identification technologies (RFID). As a French market leader, STid designs, produces and sells readers and tags for high security personal identification (access control, time-clocking etc.), vehicle identification (AVI - Automated Vehicle Identification, fleet management, tracking) and product identification (critical asset tracking, logistics, health, etc.).

STid offers a full range of products developed using RFID at all frequencies (125 kHz, 13.56 MHz and UHF) that are compatible with all chip technologies (NXP Mifare?, Mifare Plus?, DESFire EV1?, ST, EM, Inside, Legic, etc.) and international standards (ISO 14443 A-B, ISO 15693, ISO 18000, EPC).

More information: www.stid.com

About the ANSSI

The “Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information” (ANSSI) was created by French Decree no. 2009-834 of 7 July 2009 (Journal Officiel of 8 July 2009) and placed under the authority of the French Prime Minister. It is attached to the Security General for National Defence (SGDSN), an authority whose role is to assist the Prime Minister in performing his defence and national security responsibilities. The ANSSI is responsible for suggesting rules for the protection of French governmental information systems and for checking that the adopted measures are enforced.

CSPN certification: In order to apply the decisions taken during the Inter-ministerial Committee for the Information Society (CISI) meeting of 11 July 2006, the ANSSI is responsible for proposing and testing a process to issue high-level accreditation for information system security products, in particular accreditation for free software.

More information: www.ssi.gouv.fr/fr/produits-et-prestataires/produits-certifies-cspn/certificat_cspn_2013_03.html