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Chip-level Security for RFID Smart Cards and Tags

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Author(s)

Dylan Williams, Kate Remley

Abstract

This report on RFID chip-level security is written to help both technical and non-technical audiences navigate the complex chip-level security features of RFID smart cards and tags, and make intelligent security choices. The report explores both attacks and countermeasures, many of which can be and are being implemented by RFID manufacturers at a minimal cost.
Citation
Report to Sponsor

Keywords

RFID, security, smart card

Citation

Williams, D. and Remley, K. (2007), Chip-level Security for RFID Smart Cards and Tags, Report to Sponsor (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created September 3, 2007, Updated October 12, 2021