RFID Security For IOT Airport Infrastructure
Faculty Mentor Name
Catalina Aranzazu-Suescun, Luis Felipe Zapata-Rivera
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses active and passive tags to communicate via radio signals at various frequencies. Currently, it is being used in several applications in areas like merchandise tracking during transit, inventory management, access control for authorized personnel, and data sharing via Near Field Communication (NFC). RFID technology is used in airports to track both people (passengers and employees) and luggage. For employees, RFID helps control access to specific areas based on their role or hierarchy within the organization, allowing them to enter restricted zones based on their permissions. For passengers, RFID plays a crucial role in tracking and authenticating individuals as they move through airport processes and locations. In terms of luggage tracking, RFID has become increasingly important, especially in light of the growing number of incidents involving misplaced or lost baggage. This work focuses on developing a testbed for an loT-based RFID luggage tracking system to improve luggage management and reduce such incidents. This project aims to evaluate and enhance the security of RFID -based loT systems through four key phases. First, an RFID loT infrastructure testbed was developed to assess its functionality. Second, a vulnerability assessment was conducted to identify potential weaknesses in the system. Third, simulated cyberattacks were performed to examine the likelihood of compromising the system's integrity and availability. Finally, based on these findings, the project proposed security recommendations tailored to the system's specific needs, helping to strengthen its defenses against cyber threats.
RFID Security For IOT Airport Infrastructure
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses active and passive tags to communicate via radio signals at various frequencies. Currently, it is being used in several applications in areas like merchandise tracking during transit, inventory management, access control for authorized personnel, and data sharing via Near Field Communication (NFC). RFID technology is used in airports to track both people (passengers and employees) and luggage. For employees, RFID helps control access to specific areas based on their role or hierarchy within the organization, allowing them to enter restricted zones based on their permissions. For passengers, RFID plays a crucial role in tracking and authenticating individuals as they move through airport processes and locations. In terms of luggage tracking, RFID has become increasingly important, especially in light of the growing number of incidents involving misplaced or lost baggage. This work focuses on developing a testbed for an loT-based RFID luggage tracking system to improve luggage management and reduce such incidents. This project aims to evaluate and enhance the security of RFID -based loT systems through four key phases. First, an RFID loT infrastructure testbed was developed to assess its functionality. Second, a vulnerability assessment was conducted to identify potential weaknesses in the system. Third, simulated cyberattacks were performed to examine the likelihood of compromising the system's integrity and availability. Finally, based on these findings, the project proposed security recommendations tailored to the system's specific needs, helping to strengthen its defenses against cyber threats.