As keyless entry systems become ubiquitous, concerns about security are growing and gaining attention. Key sharing is one area that continues to present unique and significant challenges for car owners and manufacturers alike. …
Depending on the application, NFC/RFID tags may or may not require some level of security. If you were only interested in tracking assets, a simple serial number …
NFC is a great technology. It allows us to easily access and share information. Its functionality is perfect for our smartphone-connected world. At …
A couple of months ago, Volvo unveiled their new keyless entry system at MWC 2016. Like many other manufacturers, Volvo is looking at taking advantage …
Counterfeit wines made headlines in the world of rare wine collecting with two fascinating stories. The first story is the New Yorker’s …
We use doors every day to gain access to our homes, cars and offices. While lock and key mechanisms have evolved significantly, a certain lack of …
Near Field Communication, Internet of Things and Vehicle-to-Vehicle — these are all emerging technologies that promise to improve our lives. Without …
We know manufacturers care about counterfeits. High quality counterfeits compete directly with the genuine article leading to lost sales. Low …
Intermediaries refer to all parties in the supply chain. They include raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, shipping companies, …
The most common use for NFC technology is to turn a smartphone into a digital wallet. It can collect and store the data from credit and debit cards …
Taylor Swift has long held a passionate stance on the protection of intellectual property in the music industry, and is not afraid to stand up for …
The options for using NFC tags in advertising are endless. NFC (or near field communication) is a wireless technology that facilitates fast and efficient …
Government officials need their electronic devices to be secure. Blackberry security has recently come under scrutiny from Shafiq Qaadri, a Liberal MPP …
BlackSeal currently requires NFC tags with about 500 bytes of memory available to be able to fit a URL plus a signature on the tag. But is it possible …
Consumers search online for authentic products at the very best prices. Unfortunately, they have no way to tell if they are purchasing a knockoff. …
Despite efforts to combat counterfeits, Alibaba ecommerce websites reportedly “encourage, assist” fake merchandise.
In this post we compare two technologies: NFC tags and the well-established QR codes.
NFC tags can be used in a wide variety of ways to help make your life easier.
Understanding the customer’s behaviour is key to the success for most manufacturers. Billions have been spent in research. Countless hours have gone …
In 2013 the World Customs Organization (WCO) said, “Counterfeit goods account for nearly 10 percent of worldwide trade, an estimated $500 billion …
Yesterday we announced the release of BlackSeal. Included with the release is the BlackSeal app. This post discusses the app’s unique security features.
Today we are announcing BlackSeal, a new type of authenticity service. It solves the problem of adding provable authenticity to physical products.
In a recent CTV W5 Episode investigators highlight the extent of counterfeit goods in apparel, memorabilia and event ticket markets. They highlight a …
NFC tags are being used to build and strengthen products in a number of creative ways. Here are three that are top of mind at TrustPoint Innovation…
NFC security is highly dependant on the targeted application and mode of operation. This post explores the three modes of NFC: Tag Reader/Writer, Card …
I recently attended an NFC Forum meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland. On my last day in the city I hiked up to Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park. I highly …
This question was posted a few years ago by Eric Vétillard in this blog post.
I found some great NFC infographics to explain the technology. The first one is a comparison between RFID & NFC. It captures the differences nicely. RFID …
Most smart phones (sans the iPhone) are NFC enabled out of the box and can read NFC tags without installing any apps. Naturally early adopters will want …
With Apple’s introduction of iBeacon & Bluetooth LE (BLE) some have proclaimed the end of Near Field Communication (NFC). These two technologies are …
My plan is to write about mobile wireless technologies & security. As the chair of the NFC Forum Security WG I come across many interesting opinions …
Conceptually there is little difference between traditional certificates and new M2M certificates; both are intended to authenticate identities via a …