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RFID & NFC Authentication for Fast, Convenient Access

Enable secure, contactless authentication using RFID badges, smart cards, and NFC credentials. KSI integrates trusted credential technologies directly into keyboards and authentication devices to streamline workflows and strengthen access control.

Fast Authentication Without Passwords

RFID and NFC technologies enable users to authenticate using contactless credentials rather than manually entering usernames and passwords. A simple badge tap, card presentation, or mobile credential interaction provides fast, secure access to systems and applications.

Organizations use RFID and NFC authentication to:

Challenges Solved by Use of RFID & NFC Authentication

Faster Login Workflows
Reduce time spent entering usernames and passwords.
Shared Workstations
Enable rapid authentication for users moving between devices.
Credential Management
Leverage existing employee badges and credentials.
Password Fatigue
Reduce reliance on complex
passwords.
Mobile Authentication
Support modern mobile credential
deployments.
User Adoption
Provide a familiar tap-and-go
experience.

How RFID & NFC Authentication Works

STEP 1

User presents badge, card, or mobile credential

STEP 2

Credential is read by integrated reader 

STEP 3

Credential information is validated 

STEP 4

Access is granted based on policy 

Credential Technologies Available from KSI

Integrated rf IDEAS® WaveID® Plus Readers 

Flexible Credential Authentication for Shared Workstations 

KSI integrates rf IDEAS WaveID® Plus reader technology into select products, allowing organizations to leverage existing employee credentials for fast, contactless authentication.  Designed for environments where users frequently move between workstations, WaveID Plus readers support efficient tap-and-go workflows while helping organizations maximize existing credential investments. 

The rf IDEAS WaveID® Plus reader:

Supports contactless authentication using employee badges and credentials 

Operates on dual-band frequencies of 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz 

Reads up to four card types 

Allows credential technologies to be configured in priority order

Supports contactless authentication using employee badges and credentials 

Provides compatibility with many legacy HID credential deployments 

Helps organizations use existing badge infrastructure without issuing new credentials 

Why Organizations Choose WaveID® Plus

Many organizations have accumulated multiple credential technologies over time through mergers, expansions, system upgrades, or departmental purchasing decisions. WaveID® Plus readers help simplify authentication by supporting multiple credential types through a single reader platform. This flexibility can reduce deployment complexity while enabling organizations to continue using existing credentials during technology transitions.

HID OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini Reader Module

Fast, Contactless Authentication

An embedded HID OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini reader module provides support for a wide range of contactless RFID and NFC credentials, including HID iCLASS®, Seos®, MIFARE®, and more. The reader enables secure logon via proximity badges and contactless smart cards, offering a seamless user experience in environments where efficiency and authentication speed are critical.

The HID OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini reader module:

Is compatible with HID Mobile Access®
credentials

Works with mobile credentials in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet

Offers plug-and-play functionality across operating systems

Supports legacy and high-frequency
credentials

Beyond Physical Cards

Mobile Credentials Are Changing Authentication

Organizations are increasingly adopting mobile credentials that allow users to authenticate using smartphones rather than physical badges.

Mobile wallets
Mobile access credentials
NFC-enabled smartphones
Future-ready credential ecosystems

RFID & NFC Use Cases Across Industries

Healthcare

Fast workstation access for clinicians and caregivers.

Manufacturing

Credential-based access for operators and production staff.

Banking & Finance 

Streamlined authentication with strong credential management.

Higher Education

Campus credential integration for faculty and staff.

Corporate Enterprise

Convenient authentication that supports productivity.

Government

Secure access using authorized identity credentials.

Authentication Built Into the Workspace

Unlike external readers that consume desk space and create cable clutter, KSI integrates RFID and NFC authentication technologies directly into keyboards and compact authentication devices.

Integrated reader technologies
Reduction of desktop clutter
Familiar badge-tap workflows
Shared workstation optimization
Compatibility with leading authentication platforms
Available with biometric and multi-factor authentication configurations

Ready to Secure Your Shared Workstations? 

Explore deployment options, integration compatibility, and authentication workflows. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between RFID and NFC?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a subset of RFID technology that operates at close range and is commonly used for contactless smart cards, mobile credentials, and smartphone-based authentication.
Yes. RFID authentication can reduce the need for manual credential entry by allowing users to authenticate with authorized badges, cards, or mobile credentials.
Yes. Select KSI solutions featuring the HID OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini Reader Module support environments using mobile credentials, including HID Mobile Access® deployments.
Yes. Most KSI solutions feature mix-and-match integrated components, combining credential-based authentication with fingerprint biometrics to support multi-factor authentication initiatives.
Support varies by product and reader technology, but include HID iCLASS®, Seos®, MIFARE®, proximity cards, smart cards, and compatible mobile credentials.

KSI Full-Circle Session Security Ecosystem

From authentication to walkaway protection, KSI technologies help secure the entire user session across shared workstations and enterprise environments.