Secure and efficient RFID mutual authentication protocol

Abstract

Radio Frequency IDentification(RFID) is an automatic technology for identification of objects in the open system environment.The technology currently offers a wide range of application prospects in logistics,manufacturing,retail and many other areas.Thus how to design secure and efficient authentication protocols for RFID systems is a fundamental issue.In this paper,a novel RFID mutual authentication protocol that utilized a keyed hash function and synchronized information was proposed.We described the protocol in detail and discussed the related protocols.The results show our protocol has the advantages in security and efficiency.