PUF-Based Lightweight Authentication Framework for RFID Systems
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RFID Systems, Internet Of Things, Physically Unclonable Functions, Desynchronization Attacks, Authentication Protocol, PrivacyAbstract
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems have become an essential technology for
Internet of Things (IoT) applications that require dependable and secure item identification. However, the
widespread adoption of RFID systems is hindered by security and privacy concerns. While cryptographic
techniques that incorporate Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs) have been introduced to enhance
tamper-resistant features, they remain vulnerable to attacks, particularly desynchronization. This research
proposes an improved and privacy-preserving authentication protocol that is specifically designed for
RFID systems. The proposed protocol capitalizes on an ideal PUF environment to effectively combat
desynchronization attacks, ensuring robust security measures. A comprehensive performance evaluation
was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness, security, and practicality of the proposed solutions. The
proposed solutions are particularly well-suited for resource-constrained RFID tags. The outcomes of this
research contribute to mitigating the security and privacy challenges in RFID systems, thereby facilitating
their secure and reliable integration across diverse IoT applications. This research has significant
academic and practical implications for researchers and practitioners working in the field of IoT security
and privacy and can pave the way for the successful deployment of RFID systems in a wide range of
applications.
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