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How is RFID Used in Supply Chain Management?
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MoreAre Long-Range RFID Readers Secure? Protecting Your Data
Long-range RFID readers (UHF 860–960 MHz) excel at tracking assets across warehouses or yards, but their extended scanning range raises valid security concerns. While no system is 100% hack-proof, modern protocols and hardware designs minimize risks. Here’s how to secure your RFID data without sacrificing operational efficiency.
1. Common Security Risks with Long-Range RFID
- Eavesdropping: Hackers intercepting tag-reader communications within 30+ feet.
- Spoofing: Fake tags mimicking legitimate ones to infiltrate systems.
- Data Tampering: Altering tag information mid-transmission.
2. Encryption & Authentication Protocols
- AES-256 Encryption: Scrambles tag data, rendering it unreadable without a decryption key. Used in high-security sectors like pharmaceuticals.
- Dynamic Authentication: Tags and readers exchange unique, session-specific codes (e.g., Challenge-Response). Cykeo’s SecureLink protocol refreshes these codes every 5 seconds.
- Access Controls: Limit reader permissions via role-based user accounts (e.g., admin vs. auditor).
3. Physical Security Measures
- Tamper-Evident Tags: Disable or erase data if forcibly removed.
- Faraday Cages: Shield tagged items in secure storage areas to block rogue scans.
- Geofencing: Alert admins if tagged assets exit predefined zones (e.g., hospital campuses).
4. Firmware and Network Safeguards
- Regular Updates: Patch vulnerabilities in reader firmware and middleware.
- VPN Tunnels: Encrypt data between readers and cloud servers.
- Intrusion Detection: Monitor for unusual scan patterns (e.g., repeated failed auth attempts).
5. Cykeo’s Multi-Layered Security Approach
Cykeo’s industrial readers support FIPS 140-2 validated encryption and integrate with SIEM tools like Splunk for real-time threat analysis. Their tags use EPC Gen2v2 standards, which include password-protected memory banks for sensitive data.
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