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The RFID Security Alliance Emerges As
New Industry Resource
Other topics:
RFID
Security
BUSINESS WIRE
September 2, 2008
Alliance Drives Market Education and Dialog about Security and
Privacy Issues Surrounding the Use of RFID Solutions and
Applications
SAUSALITO, California. The RFID Security Alliance (RFIDSA) today
officially made its presence known as a new resource for the radio
frequency identification (RFID) industry, driving market education
and discussion about security and privacy issues surrounding the use
of RFID technologies, solutions and applications. RFIDSA aims to be
a visible resource to the RFID community through people, tools,
market presence and organizational involvement. |
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“Founding members of
the RFID Security Alliance all share a common vision of implementing
RFID applications with the appropriate level of security and
privacy, balancing risk and cost,” said Mike Ahmadi, chairman of the
RFIDSA and COO of GraniteKey. “We want others to realize that
security and privacy are functions that can successfully be part of
an RFID solution, and that should be considered during the design
process, not after.”
The RFIDSA has several goals and objectives, including:
* Education – To educate all stakeholders (e.g. Alliance members,
potential users, analysts, educational institutions, media, etc.)
about security and privacy issues as they relate to RFID, in
addition to associated technologies and processes.
* Metrics – To develop metrics that may be used to establish common
terminology around security robustness within the industry.
* Dialog – To foster an open, two-way dialog within the RFID
community.
* Resources – To provide information and support to stakeholders
involved in RFID development and implementation. This includes
developing and publishing a public reference list of RFID vendors
involved in the RFIDSA.
* Legislative and PR Involvement – To inspire all RFIDSA members to
become involved in, and monitor social and legislative initiatives
with respect to RFID security and privacy. This includes addressing
myths surrounding RFID security, and promoting positive legislation
and perception through sensible analysis. Also included is examining
and commenting on the liabilities of those who ignore the security
implications in RFID development and implementation.
* Demonstration Technologies – To have the capability to effectively
demonstrate the RFIDSA concepts and initiatives, including the
development of RFID security threat assessment models.
* Acceleration of Secure RFID – To foster an environment that leads
to sensible and rapid adoption of secure RFID technologies and
solutions.
Founding members of the RFIDSA include AWID, GraniteKey, MIKOH
Corporation, NeoCatena Networks, Inc., QLM Consulting, SecureRF
Corporation, Sensitel, Sybase and Verayo. Companies with a
substantial business in providing RFID or security hardware,
software, or services are encouraged to inquire about membership
with the RFIDSA. Law firms, consulting firms, accounting firms and
educational institutions interested in the RFID security issue are
also welcome.
About the RFID Security Alliance:
The RFID Security Alliance (RFIDSA), a California corporation, was
founded as a resource for the RFID industry, driving market
education and discussion about security and privacy issues
surrounding the use of RFID technologies, solutions and
applications. More information about RDIDSA can be found on its Web
site at www.RFIDSA.com. Insights into RFID Security can be also
found on the association’s blog at http://rfidsa.blogspot.com/. |
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