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Community Overview

There are two ways to participate in the LEAF Community. Whether you want to join the LEAF Community or just simply implement the LEAF Identity protocol on your device or site - the standard open protocol is here for you. 

Join the Community

Join the community and the movement to a secure and interoperable industry.  Within the Community you’ll enjoy the benefits of providing secure devices and the deepest levels of interoperability. Reach out to the community to learn more about the benefits. 

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Join the Community

Join the community and the movement to a secure and interoperable industry.  Within the Community you’ll enjoy the benefits of providing secure devices and the deepest levels of interoperability. Reach out to the community to learn more about the benefits. 

Get Started

Utilize the Open Spec

LEAF continues to be an open protocol that anyone can utilize.  With the open LEAF identity specification custom keys are issued per customer site and then shared between device manufacturers.  



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Utilize the Open Spec

LEAF continues to be an open protocol that anyone can utilize.  With the open LEAF identity specification custom keys are issued per customer site and then shared between device manufacturers.  



Get Started

Steps to Certify Your Devices

Step 1: Contact us to determine the best integration path.

Step 2: Receive a LEAF Universal card from us.

Step 3: That's it! Celebrate your LEAF Certification!

FAQs

Answers to questions you might have
about the LEAF Community.

What is LEAF Identity?

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LEAF Identity serves as the standard protocol and data structure that enables the community. It was created by industry members to simplify the integration of legacy, current, and future technologies. The standard is widely used today across a number of security solutions, and with the reimagining of LEAF, it serves as the core to enabling a community of interoperability. Within this community, we introduce LEAF Universal (physical credential) and LEAF Certified (Device Certification Protocol). Through the LEAF Identity standard, LEAF Universal credentials and LEAF Certified devices will work out-of-the-box. 

What is the difference between LEAF Universal and LEAF Universal+?

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LEAF Universal+ consolidates physical access, logical access, and other functionalities into a single credential. It also includes enhanced security measures such as multi-factor authentication, FIDO2 protocol, and PIV standards to protect against unauthorized access.

Can I own my own keyset with LEAF Universal and LEAF Universal+?

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At this time, they do not come with custom keysets. Contact LEAF to explore your options.

How can I join the LEAF Community?

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Contact LEAF to join the community!

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