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In an era where digital security is paramount, Surface Laptop for Business, with Intel Core Ultra processors, offers an optional Smart Card Reader on select 15" models.
Optional Smart Card Reader on Surface Laptop
Smart Card Reader availability
An integrated Smart Card Reader is available in select markets1 on the following 15" commercial models of Surface Laptop, only in Black.
Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Intel processor
Available configurations:
- Intel Core Ultra 5 / 16 GB / 512 GB
- Intel Core Ultra 5 / 32 GB / 512 GB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 / 16 GB / 256 GB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 / 16 GB / 512 GB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 / 32 GB / 512 GB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 / 32 GB / 1 TB2
Surface Laptop 6
Available configurations:
- 15” Intel Core Ultra 5 / 16 GB / 512 GB
- 15” Intel Core Ultra 7 / 16 GB / 256 GB
- 15” Intel Core Ultra 7 / 16 GB / 512 GB
- 15” Intel Core Ultra 7 / 32 GB / 512 GB
Enhanced security and risk mitigation
The Smart Card Reader, available on select 15" models, enhances security through two-factor authentication (2FA). By requiring both a physical card and a PIN, the Smart Card Reader minimizes the risk of unauthorized access, protecting against sophisticated cyber threats, including phishing and social engineering attacks.
Support for Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card
The Smart Card Reader is engineered to accommodate both the Common Access Card (CAC) and the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card, used by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.
CAC support: The CAC provides secure two-factor authentication for active-duty military personnel, reserve personnel, civilian employees, and eligible contractor personnel. It facilitates authorized access to DoD computers, networks, and specific facilities, besides enabling the encryption and signing of emails.
PIV card support: Similarly, the PIV Card is used across various federal agencies for secure access to federal facilities and information systems, ensuring a standardized level of identity verification. PIV credentials have certificates, key pairs, PIN numbers, biometrics, and other unique identifiers that enable two-factor authentication.
Compliance and regulatory adherence
For organizations operating in sectors where regulatory compliance is stringent (for example, government, defense, healthcare, and finance), the Smart Card Reader helps meet strict access control and data protection requirements. It helps ensure organizations adhere regulations such as HIPAA, FISMA, and EU privacy laws, which mandate strong authentication measures to protect sensitive data. Compliance not only helps avoid penalties but also reinforces an organization's commitment to security and privacy.
Operational efficiency and access management
Implementing a Smart Card Reader streamlines access management across the organization. It simplifies the process of granting or revoking access rights, enhances user experience by consolidating multiple credentials into a single authentication mechanism, and supports a secure mobile workforce. This centralized access management improves operational efficiency, reduces administrative overhead, and enhances the overall security posture by ensuring consistent application of access policies.
References
- Smart Card Reader available in the following markets: United States, Canada; Australia, New Zealand, Japan; Austria, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
- Available only in US; TAA compliant.