Kensington Integrates Identiv’s Smart Card Reader Technology

Identiv, Inc. announced it has partnered with Kensington to embed secure authentication technology into its BlackBelt Rugged Case for the Microsoft Surface Pro and Microsoft Surface Go.

The Kensington BlackBelt Rugged Case adds security, protection, and convenience to Microsoft Surface Pro and Microsoft Surface Go devices, their data, and the users’ network. The case incorporates an integrated FIPS 201-compliant smart card reader module developed by Identiv to help simplify logins and prevent unauthorized access to data on devices or private networks.

“By utilizing the Identiv’s smart card technology, we can bring one of the most secure, powerful, and rugged cases to market,” said Gwen Hsu, VP of global product management and R&D at Kensington. “This initiative is part of a strategic partnership with Identiv that is designed to support the development of more innovations to reliably identify users and provide higher security for our customers.”