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Card security features & secure issuance

Security built into the card and every step of issuance.
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Our industry-leading issuance security architecture will keep your cards and your customers’ data safe and secure each step of the issuance process. Forward-thinking technology and scalability allow you to expand your ID card program as your needs evolve.
Bank card with gold EMV chip module

In the card

Security built into every layer

Card anatomy

Five layers, laminated into one card

Typical construction of a dual-interface (contact and contactless) bank card.

  1. 1 Front overlay Clear protective film over the print, with topcoat or DuraGard® laminate.
  2. 2 Printed front core Your artwork, printed in full colour on the HP Indigo press.
  3. 3 Inlay with antenna & chip Contactless coil (ISO/IEC 14443) bonded to the EMV chip module (ISO/IEC 7816).
  4. 4 Printed back core Reverse-side print, signature panel and fine-print terms.
  5. 5 Back overlay & magstripe Protective film carrying the magnetic stripe (ISO/IEC 7811).

In issuance

Secure at every step of issuance

  • Encrypted connectionsSSL/TLS encryption with AES-256 support on Sigma DS4 printers.
  • Locked suppliesSoftware-activated locks secure card stock, supplies and the reject hopper.
  • Password protected cabinetPrinter cabinets open only for authorised operators.
  • Audit counterA non-resettable card counter supports auditing.
  • Vision verificationCard scanning and vision verification assure quality on the MX2100.
Entrust Sigma DS4 security specifications
Exception slot Front exception card slot
Supplies lock Software activated lock to secure card stock, supplies and reject card hopper
Encryption SSL/TLS encryption, supports AES-256
Cabinet Password protected cabinet
Auditing Non-resettable card counter for auditing

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