HID DESFire EV3 Multi-Technology Credentials

HID DESFire EV3 cards leverage security features, including AES128 encryption, secure channel-based file transfer, and proximity check to protect card data from attack. Furthermore, unlike many other DESFire solutions available on the market, random UUID has also been introduced to ensure the card will never openly share any information that could be associated with the user. Finally, EV3 credentials from HID offer layered security with the addition of a Secure Identity Object (SIO) data model for added key diversification, authentication signatures, and encryption.

HID DESFire EV3 multi-technology credentials enable a smooth migration path from legacy, low-frequency 125kHz, iCLASS, and iCLASS SE 13.56MHz based systems to a modern and secure credential technology. These new credentials enhance the range further, allowing for a more flexible approach across diverse card portfolios and the ability to migrate over time.

Key Benefits:

Feature-rich security — Secure card data with the best implementation of the DESFire EV3 toolbox including AES128 encryption, secure channel-based file transfer, and proximity check to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks
Added assurance — Available with the portable Secure Identity Object data model for added key diversification, authentication signatures, and encryption
Ensured user privacy — By implementing a random UUID, the card will never openly share any information that could be associated with the user
Flexibility — Available in three profiles to ensure the best fit for your access control system: HIGH SECURITY, COMPATIBILITY, and CUSTOM
Compatible or fully backwards compatibility — To ensure your investment in legacy DESFire credentials and readers is protected, DESFire EV3 credentials offer fully backwards compatibility with EV1 and EV2 based solutions
Simplified, cost-effective migration — Support for 125 kHz, iCLASS, and iCLASS SE 13.56MHz contactless technology enables affordable migration from legacy technologies

EV3 Programming Profiles

HID’s DESFire solutions offer choices, ensure the highest standards for security and privacy features are implemented out of the box with the new “HIGH SECURITY” profile option, maintain backwards compatibility with iCLASS SE readers with the “COMPATABILITY” profile, or design a bespoke implementation and program in the field with the “CUSTOM” profile.

For more detailed technical information on EV3 profiles, reader compatibility and field programming, please refer to the datasheet in the “Useful Links” section below.

Lead Times

Launch stock is available now and product can be fulfilled globally. Lead times are available on request from our customer care teams
Please forecast via your HID sales representative to reduce lead time

Useful Links

End of Sale for MIFARE DESFire EV1 Multi-Technology Credentials

HID DESFire EV3 credentials offer full backwards compatibility with EV1 and EV2 based solutions. Due to severe EV1 material constraints, we are discontinuing ALL MIFARE DESFire EV1 multi-technology credentials, effective immediately. Migrate to EV3 multi-technology credentials to maintain supply and support for EV1 and EV2 based applications.

Summary of Credentials Being Discontinued:

MIFARE DESFire EV1 multi-technology cards, including magstripe options and custom graphics with a suffix on the part number.