Honeywell PM65

Honeywell PM65
Security Grade A Calculator v	Honeywell PM65 Industrial Mobile Computer Brand: Honeywell (Parent: Honeywell International Inc.) Category: Handheld Computer / Data Terminal • Model / Gen: Mobility Edge Platform Various configurations (Keypad, Scanner options) Release Date: 2023-06-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	Rugged, sealed industrial design (IP65/IP68 rated) to withstand harsh environments. Not designed for user servicing. No public reports of supply chain tampering.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Part of the Android Enterprise Recommended program. Honeywell guarantees long-term security updates via its Mobility Edge platform, managed by IT.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No widespread, publicly documented attacks are known to have specifically targeted the PM65 or Mobility Edge platform.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	A core feature. The Mobility Edge platform provides a unified way for IT to test and deploy OS and security updates across a fleet of devices without interrupting operations.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Designed to securely connect to enterprise systems like Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Supports modern enterprise Wi-Fi security standards (WPA3-Enterprise) and TLS for all data communication.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	As an Android Enterprise Recommended device, it enforces mandatory storage encryption to protect sensitive corporate data at rest.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Device is fully managed by an enterprise MDM/EMM solution. IT admins control user profiles, app permissions, and can provision the device in a locked-down "kiosk" mode.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Supports strong PIN/password policies enforced by IT. Some configurations may include a fingerprint reader.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	This is a standard feature of Android Enterprise, where IT policy dictates device wipe or lockout after a set number of failed unlock attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Honeywell's management software provides extensive logging, auditing, and analytics capabilities for IT administrators to monitor device usage and security events.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Password policies (complexity, length, history) are not set by the end-user, but are centrally defined and enforced by the IT administrator through the MDM/EMM platform.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Android 11 (Upgradable to Android 15 via Mobility Edge) (Companion App: Honeywell Mobility Edge Platform (MDM/EMM software))
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm QCS4290/QCM4290 octa-core • GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 610
Memory & Storage	Memory: 6 GB RAM • Storage: 64 GB Flash Storage (expandable via microSD)
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 4000 mAh Li-ion, hot-swappable • Power: USB-C, Desktop charging docks • Charging: USB-C Power Delivery, Dock charging
Display & Camera	Display: 4.3-inch WVGA, Gorilla Glass 5 • Camera: 13 MP rear-facing camera
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Speaker, microphone • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Cellular (optional)
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 205 x 70 x 39.5 mm • Mass: ~450 g