Risk Analysis of Over-the-Air Transactions in an NFC ecosystem

Gerald Madlmayr, Christian Kantner, Josef Langer, Josef Scharinger, Ingrid Schaumüller-Bichl

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Abstract

The instance of the platform manger (PM) also referred to as trusted service manager (TSM) is vital for the Near Field Communication (NFC) ecosystem. Instead of issuing physical cards, the platform manager distributes the smartcard applications to the NFC devices over a wireless network. Therefore the platform manager has to meet high security standards like those of an ordinary smartcard issuer, producing, personalizing and distributing smartcards. As the applications are loaded post-issuing, the certification of these applications, like credit cards, is not yet possible. But front up a certification of the PM as well as the process is needed, to ensure availability and integrity of the service. This is the base requirement for the certification of the distributed applets. The first necessary step for a fruitful protection profile is a risk analysis of the infrastructure and components involved from a security point of view, which is provided to the readers of this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2009 1st International Workshop on Near Field Communication, NFC 2009
PublisherIEEE
Pages87-92
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)978-0-7695-3577-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event1st International IEEE Workshop on Near Field Communication - Hagenberg, Austria
Duration: 24 Feb 200924 Feb 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2009 1st International Workshop on Near Field Communication, NFC 2009

Workshop

Workshop1st International IEEE Workshop on Near Field Communication
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityHagenberg
Period24.02.200924.02.2009

Keywords

  • NFC
  • Information Security
  • Risk analysis

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