IDpendant GmbH is a German system integrator specializing in strong authentication and client security solutions. Based in Unterschleißheim near Munich, the company provides vendor-independent consulting, implementation, and support services for a range of identity and access security technologies. Their solution portfolio includes strong authentication (1-factor, 2-factor, 3-factor, and one-time passwords), smartcards, chip card readers, USB tokens, and middleware. On the software side, they offer client security products such as single sign-on (SSO), full-disk encryption (including a BitLocker add-on), and secure email solutions. Additionally, IDpendant provides card management systems, hardware security modules (HSMs), privileged access management (PAM) systems, and employee ID card solutions. The company serves multiple verticals including the automotive industry, public authorities (Behörden), healthcare, and financial services. In the automotive sector, IDpendant specifically addresses requirements from OEMs that mandate strong authentication and encryption when suppliers and partners access sensitive data. IDpendant positions itself as a one-stop shop, handling project design, implementation, and ongoing support in-house. The company works exclusively with established, internationally recognized vendors and offers its solutions in a hardware-independent manner, allowing customers to select technologies that best fit their existing infrastructure.