IDpendant Card Management Systeme (CMS) is a solution category offered by IDpendant GmbH for managing smartcards, USB tokens, and digital identities used in strong authentication (2FA) environments. A CMS simplifies the processes involved in issuing and managing smartcards and digital identities, establishing a connection between logical and physical access control. It is workflow-based and can be adapted to existing organizational structures. Core functions include: - Issuance and electronic personalization of smartcards and USB tokens for two-factor authentication - Management of deployed smartcards and USB tokens - End-user support within the organization (e.g., replacement card issuance for lost/forgotten cards, revocation of digital certificates) - Lifecycle management of digital certificates on smartcards/USB tokens The CMS supports organizations in complying with regulatory requirements such as BASEL II, SOX, and KontraG. It is designed to handle diverse requirements across different organizational structures and adapts to customization processes. IDpendant acts as a reseller/integrator, offering CMS products from the following vendors: - A.E.T. Europe - Atos - Thales - Nexus - Versasec