HID pivCLASS RKCL40 contact, plus contactless dual interface biometric reader is suitable for use in security areas meeting the FIPS-201 criteria for both “Controlled” and “Limited” access. When used in conjunction with HID pivCLASS Authentication Module (PAM), the HID pivCLASS RKCL40 reader provides strong authentication ensuring that the card being presented is genuine; the data on the card has not been changed or manipulated; the card is not a copy or clone of another card; and the card has not been lost or stolen. When used in Card Authentication Key (CAK) mode, it supports reading any PIV-based card with a contactless interface and containing a CAK certificate. When used in PIV + PIN mode, the reader supports on-card-matching of a PIN, reading and validating the PIV Authentication Key certificate. pivCLASS RKCL40 is biometric Reader.