RFID Security

The deployment and use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is growing rapidly across many different industries. Developers apply the technology not only in traditional applications such as asset or inventory tracking, but also in security services such as electronic passports and RFID-embedded credit cards. However, RFID technology also raises a number of concerns regarding privacy, security and law enforcement.

In this paper, the basic concepts behind RFID technology are introduced, and the associated security issues and threats in using RFID technology, along with possible measures on how to tackle them, are discussed. The objective is to deliver a greater understanding of the security related aspects of this technology.

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