The cooperation partners are currently developing the first joint product, “cgToken”. A prototype will enter the pilot phase with selected users this summer. cgToken is the size of a key fob and, in combination with a mobile device, secures companies’ critical infrastructures. The tiny device is designed for all smartphones or tablet PCs that do not have an NFC interface or SD card slot. The token provides both and thus enables contactless access control or mobile payment processes, for example. The cgToken has its own SIM card slot, a Bluetooth module and an NFC interface. This new development makes it possible for the first time to use certgate smartcard technology across platforms and also in mobile devices without microSD support. The partners are thus creating innovative platform-independent hardware security for e-mails, PKI use, mobile payment and time and access solutions. Only recently, the BSI project “SiMKo3” clearly demonstrated that hardware is irreplaceable for security. However, hardware-based “secure elements” cannot be used on some mobile devices that are very popular with end customers. “We are now closing this gap with cgToken,” explains Helmut Friedel, CEO of certgate and initiator of the collaboration. Klaus Bechtold, Managing Director of REINER SCT, adds: “For the first time, we are combining smart card technology, NFC and Bluetooth in a tiny device. This is a milestone for REINER SCT.”
cgToken is OTA-capable
Another particularly important feature of cgToken is its OTA (over-the-air) capability.
This means that the Bluetooth token can be configured as required by a central location, such as the company’s IT administration, via an air interface.
This means that new authorizations can be assigned to individual tokens spontaneously and from any location via the mobile network.
According to certgate COO Axel Stett, cgToken will be available as a product in the DACH region from the fall of this year following the pilot phase.
Sales will be extended to the international partner network at the end of the year.
The target customers are all large and medium-sized companies as well as public authorities and organizations that need to manage employee-specific authorizations on a variety of mobile platforms.
Technical information for cgToken
- Security anchor with NFC capability in the size of a key fob for mobile devices that do not allow the classic certgate hardware components in microSD format of the cgCard type
- Device uses the certgate middleware and communication software
- Communication either via Bluetooth 2.1 or Bluetooth SMART
- Hardware security for S/MIME e-mail, for PKI use as well as for mobile payment and time and access solutions
- cgToken works across platforms, i.e. also with iOS and Android devices
- cgToken has a battery that lasts up to 24 months when used with Bluetooth SMART (4.0 BLE)
About certgate GmbH
certgate provides security solutions for mobile devices.
The company has specialized in smartcard-based technology since 2008.
The young team from Nuremberg is thus at the forefront of innovation in mobile IT security.
certgate has developed and patented the first smartcard in microSD format.
In cooperation with an international partner landscape of integrators, mobile communications specialists and application providers, products and solutions such as the “Merkelphone” are created.
In this way, certgate supports the mobility strategies of customers all over the world.
More information at:www.certgate.comAnsprechpartner for the press: certgate GmbH Axel Stett Merianstraße 26 90409 Nuremberg T +49 (911) 93523-23 F +49 (911) 93523-52 E-Mail: stett@certgate.com Internet: www.certgate.com
