• Online, Self-Paced

This course will cover securing radio frequency identification (RFID). Different components of RFID, how it works, applications in which it is being used, benefits and weaknesses, and the communication range over which it works will be reviewed. Students will learn specific concerns with RFID, recommendations for RFID, and security issues that have come to light.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the components, operation, and application of RFID technology
  • Understand the privacy implications with using RFID-embedded items
  • Differentiate across threat categories
  • Describe different security recommendations to secure RFID
  • Familiarity with real-world examples of how RFID has been exploited

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.