Radio Frequency Identification Access Control Security

Abstract

With security becoming an ever-growing concern for modern organizations there has been a boom in companies installing access control systems designed to provide access to authorized individuals while maintaining a reasonable amount of security. Unfortunately, not all access control systems are created equal, and some companies are installing subpar systems. In some instances, these access control systems are easier to bypass then your standard deadbolt. One of these such access control systems is that of the Radio Frequency Identification or RFID. RFID access control systems can be bought for about $80 - $400 online and come in many different shapes and sizes. This brings to mind the question if an RFID access control system can be bought so cheap than how secure is it?