Data centers are comprised of hundreds of critical access points including building and room server racks, routers, HSMs, furniture and HVAC equipment. A wide range of personnel such as operators, administrators, technicians, auditors, and cleaning staff require frequent update of user access permissions to security zones, and continuous monitoring and logging of access events.

Based on LEGIC’s end-to-end Security Platform, Germany-based FATH Mechatronics has developed a modular Security Drawer for server cabinets and other safety-critical hardware such as routers and Hardware Security Modules (HSM). Based on the company’s TANlock module, the Security Drawer provides access authentication via interchangeable modules. This ensures future proofing via the latest security standards required by evolving CER Directive, NIS2 and KRITIS demands. TANlock embeds the LEGIC SM-6300 Security Module which enables access security and bidirectional communications over RFID / NFC / Bluetooth via managed encryption. Secure key storage is provided via Secure Element technology.

The Security Drawer is system-independent and can therefore be easily integrated into all common server cabinets. Multifactor security options include RFID authentication via personalized smartcard or transponder plus PIN Code or fingerprint / hand vein recognition. The underlying LEGIC Security Platform enables secure in-house management of smartcard populations and monitoring and logging of access events.

“We are proud of our highly secure TANlock which works seamlessly with LEGIC’s access control technology,” said Matthias Faller, Sales Manager at FATH Mechatronics, “TANlock is a modular, centrally managed security system which can be added to virtually any new or existing data center or access control installation. It enables a wide variety of applications where managed access to valuable assets is critical. We are confident that we offer one of the best data center security solutions on the market thanks to our partnership with LEGIC.”

Although not part of the EU, Switzerland has largely aligned its Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) strategy with the EU CER Directive and has had a strategy in place since 2012. Protection of government offices is a core element of both directives, and protection of critical data, evidence, weapons, and ammunition at police centers is crucial.

The PJZ (“Polizei- und Justizzentrum”) based in Zurich, Switzerland is a new centralized competence center for fighting crime. The PJZ allows the cantonal police, previously spread over 30 locations, to be brought together with law enforcement authorities, police schools, forensic institute and the police and judicial prisons. With the approach of combining all functions in one building, the PJZ is unique in Europe. The PJZ has more than 133,000 m (about 82.64 mi ²) of floor space, more than 2,000 jobs, 241 detention areas and several tens of thousands of pieces of locking furniture - a gigantic security project.

The police headquarters is equipped with Keylezz^® technology, a leading brand of electronic furniture locking systems developed by D&K ID Group, a German company specializing in electronic furniture locking and access control systems. The ID cards are based on a LEGIC CTC4096-MM410 smartcard IC supporting the LEGIC advant standard, while the electronic locks are equipped with a LEGIC SM-6300 Security Module that communicates with and authorizes the ID cards via RFID. Card configuration and management is carried out via LEGIC's Master Token System Control (MTSC) which enables the PJZ to have autonomous and secure internal control over its smart card inventory. This improves usability and security while enabling individualized access control both online and offline. Multi-factor authentication is supported through PIN and biometric options. Click here for more details about this deployment.

With millions of travelers as well as employees, customs officials, and contractors onsite 24/7, international airports are the most critical transportation hubs in modern society. Protecting against terrorism, theft and smuggling is a monumental task requiring complex and dynamic access control for a wide range of people and security zones.

Frankfurt am Main Airport is Germany's largest commercial airport. To manage access control security for its employees and contractors, the airport authorities have implemented a multi-level security concept for numerous functions, processes, and applications. Part of this is a uniform access control system for employees and contractors based on contactless ID cards as identification medium.

To give Frankfurt Airport full control over its own smartcard-based airside access control solution for employees and contractors, the end-to-end security platform from LEGIC was selected. The system is based on LEGIC’s Master Token System Control (MTSC)​​​​​​​, a unique key and authorization management solution from LEGIC. The unique system is designed to give end users complete independence and control over the security of their business, including cards and readers.