MagenQ

Developed by AirID GmbH and Tx Systems Inc.

What is MagenQ?

MagenQ is a software solution/iOS app that connects AirID Bluetooth Smart Card Readers with native iOS apps through Apple’s CryptoTokenKit. This enables government and enterprise users to perform certificate-based authentication and secure communications on iPhone/iPad. Log in to government portals on iOS with your CAC/PIV Card seamlessly. MagenQ creates a secure bridge between your Bluetooth smart card reader and federal, state, and DoD websites.


What applications does MagenQ support?

Key Features

Native iOS Integration

  • iOS Mail: Full S/MIME support for encrypted and signed email using smart card certificates


  • Safari: Seamless client-certificate authentication for secure websites and enterprise portals


  • Enterprise Apps: Native support for business applications requiring certificate-based authentication


Advanced Cryptographic Support 

  • RSA keys up to 4096 bits (aligned with NIST SP 800-78-5 requirements)


  • ECDSA (P-256, P-384) for modern signature schemes


  • Future-Ready: designed to align with evolving NIST 2030+ cryptographic standards


Smart Card Compatibility

  • Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card support.
  • Common Access Card (CAC) Support.


How does it work?

MagenQ performs a secure certificate download process which then transfers your card certificates into the iOS keychain where they are stored with hardware level protections. These certificates are then available to Apple Mail, Safari, and any application that relies on standard iOS certificate services. All you have to do is pair your reader to the MagenQ app, wait one moment to fetch your certificates, then you are free to authenticate, sign and decrypt on your iOS device.

Why use MagenQ?

 MagenQ is aligned with government and enterprise security mandates (NIST, DoD, EU equivalents) and offers an end-to-end solution via integrated hardware & software, ultimately reducing integration risk.


MagenQ also enables your iPhone or iPad to use smart card certificates as if you were at a stationary workstation. With MagenQ, you can authenticate, sign and decrypt from anywhere. No cables, no dongles, no hassle.