Intelligent CISO Issue 34 | Page 60

Thales reinvents the way identity documents are checked with its double-sided ID card reader

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hales showcases the world ’ s

T only double-sided ID card reader , the first to be able to examine ID cards or driving licences in the cloud in less than four seconds . The design of the intelligent reader allows to speed up the process , while guaranteeing a high security level , and offering cost benefits to the operators . It simplifies the process of ID verification and offers a touchless check , which is all the more important in the COVID-19 era .

The Thales Gemalto Intelligent Doublesided ID Card Reader CR5400i enables fast , secure and remote identity document verification . The reader protects businesses ( airports , casinos , hotels , stores , etc .) from fraud and forgery thanks to sophisticated mechanisms for superior document authentication . The ‘ I ’ version permits
At Thales we are committed to bring both convenience and security to the ID verification process .
multiple intelligent readers to be centrally connected via Wi-Fi – ideal for organisations that need to deploy a fleet of readers such as retail stores and financial institutions . The compact device can also be set up , managed and serviced remotely .
Using the device is very easy : the user simply inserts their ID card into the reader which reads both sides of the
card simultaneously . Once this action is complete , a LED changes from blue to green and the ID is ejected and returned to its owner with no physical interaction between the user and operator . It provides a better customer experience while capturing and authenticating scanned data .
“ At Thales we are committed to bring both convenience and security to the ID verification process . With the new double-sided reader , the user experience is smooth while the service provider can fight ID fraud benefitting from a flexible and easy-to-integrate solution ,” said James MacLean Director of Document Reading Solutions at Thales . “ In addition , the COVID-19 context has brought new challenges that Thales ’ intelligent ID card reader answers with its touch-free feature .” u
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