Authentication

Authentication refers to the verification of whether a device, a system or a user actually has the claimed identity. In the RFID environment, it ensures that only authorised instances can communicate with an RFID tag or access data and functions. It is therefore a basic requirement for secure processes, because only after the identity has been verified can it be determined whether access is permitted. The access right then defines which actions are allowed within the system. Authentication thus reduces the risk of unauthorised access in networked RFID applications. Reliable identity verification protects tags, reading technology and connected systems against improper access.

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