Badging systems have become an integral part of today's security conscious world and are commonly seen across a wide range of venues. Corporations of all sizes, medical and educational facilities, government and public buildings and sports centers are just some of the locations where badging identification is being used and often in conjunction with a building's access control system. In addition, badging systems are available for use in visitor management systems or on a one-time basis at conferences or events.

New developments in technology have provided security and facility managers with a variety of choices in badging systems that range from basic computer-printed and laminated paper badges to plastic cards with magnetic stripes to the newer, all-in-one smart cards. Whatever the choice though, badging systems are not complete without some type of badge holder with accompanying attachment device in order to allow the prominent visibility of, and easy access to, the identification. After all, part of the value of a badge or combined access card/badge is that other employees and security personnel can visually verify a person's identity and right to be in a secured area.

Smart Badge Holders Make the Scene

A new and innovative badge holder designed to prevent unauthorized data skimming of embedded information provides a shield against unauthorized access to contactless information stored on PIV cards, CAC cards, and other contactless smart card applications. The new secure rigid plastic badge holder allows the wearer to display his/her ID while affording privacy protection by providing a barrier to unknown or unauthorized wireless communications through the smart cards' contactless interface and allows card reading without the need to remove the card. When the activation tabs are squeezed, the card is able to communicate with a reader. As soon as the tabs are released the smart card is shielded again. The wearer controls who reads the card and when it is read without having to remove the smart card. This new badge holder virtually eliminates the need to worry about combating identification theft, significantly improving security across industries for users including government employees, consumers, business executives and security professionals.

Making It Easier to Wear an ID Badge