The CEM sPass reader is a contactless smart card reader with 3DES (Triple DES) encryption.
Available as a keypad or non-keypad option, the sPass reader connects to the new DCM 350 intelligent two-door controller, which uses highly encrypted RS485 communications to the sPass reader. This has been designed to eliminate the threat of controller signal cloning.
sPass smart card reader
“With the threats of card cloning and the vulnerabilities of Wiegand controller signal cloning growing strong within the security market, CEM is delighted to announce the release of the new sPass reader and DCM 350 two-door controller with secure RS485 encrypted communications”, said Andrew Fulton, business development director for CEM Systems.
“Developed as an end to end secure solution, these new CEM products have designed out these security vulnerabilities with the added benefit of an affordable price”.
It features an intelligent database for offline card validation. Operating in offline mode, the DCM 350 can hold up to 200,000 cards, according to CEM.
It can be configured to support two sPass readers on two separate doors with optional exit push buttons, or can be configured to support two sPass readers on a single door for entry/exit control. It has been made available in two options, the sDCM 350 supports serial devices or the eDCM 350 supports IP devices.
DESFire smart card
CEM has also introduced a new contactless 13.56 MHz DESFire smart card. Each card has been made with different sets of encrypted keys stored on the card. CEM pre-personalises the card memory for customer convenience and cost efficiency, the company said.
CEM said: “This offers customers a flexible and quick smart card solution, without the cost of card personalisation and key or filing management. The CEM DESFire smart card can hold up to 28 different security applications such as access control and cashless vending, and 32 files per application.
“Combined as one highly secure DESFire controller solution, the CEM eDCM 350 two-door controller and sPass DESFire reader and smart-card will offer the security market a low cost, yet highly secure option when a panel approach is required.”
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