Innovative Solution Enables Highest Level of Security and Unprecedented Cost Savings WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 17
WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyeTek, Inc., the leading
provider of embedded RFID reader technology, continues to provide the highest
level of security in the industry while maintaining the lowest cost for
customers. While other reader offerings rely on tag manufacturers to provide
security for RFID tag memory, SkyeTek supplies advanced RFID readers that
implement security onto generic tags, providing immediate cost savings as well
as long-term investment protection by allowing customers to switch tags
without penalty. This revolutionary approach to tag security allows original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and product designers to control their own
security requirements. In addition, with reader-driven security on generic
tags, manufacturers can take advantage of encryption without the cost of a
proprietary tag.
Some tag manufacturers provide no tag security at all, and the ones that
do sell those tags at a premium. As part of a full security solution, SkyeTek
supports several proprietary encryption algorithms that are generally tailored
to provide enhanced security for specific markets such as ticketing. For most
other applications, SkyeTek has eliminated the need to purchase proprietary
tags because security can be applied to the memory of tags that otherwise do
not support it as a feature. In addition, for those seeking to expand the
security of their existing solutions, SkyeTek readers can overlay security on
top of existing proprietary tags, thus exponentially thwarting would-be
hackers. For example, the security level for AES encryption can be much
higher than what is supported by proprietary MIFARE Classic or DESFire.
SkyeTek supports standards-based security algorithms, including TDEA and AES
ciphers and SHA-2 hashes, which can be applied in addition to proprietary
methods, which is especially relevant in light of recent successful hacks on
MIFARE Classic.
"Most companies consider security as an afterthought, but at SkyeTek
security is a priority and we integrate innovative security capabilities into
both HF and UHF readers," said SkyeTek CEO Rob Balgley. "Companies spend a lot
of money purchasing security-enabled RFID tags, but they are looking at only
half of the solution. We've differentiated ourselves with our advanced
reader-driven security model, which provides our customers with
state-of-the-art tag security at an unprecedented cost savings. Our
technology can be used either to add another layer of security on top of
proprietary tags or add a first layer of security to generic tags with user
memory."
Reader-driven security is especially important in the areas of product
authentication and consumables authentication, as it allows for anti-cloning
and anti-tampering. For example, a reader can enforce tag usage constraints by
enforcing expiration dates and limiting the number of times a tag can be read.
To prevent counterfeiting and cloning, applying a hash algorithm tied to the
tag ID prevents the contents of the tag memory from being cloned or replicated
on an unauthorized tag. Most proprietary security-enabled RFID tags are not
immune to cloning.
SkyeTek's standards-based approach enables secure support for generic
tags, saving customers up to 70 percent over systems using proprietary
security. SkyeTek's security uses the same state-of-the-art standards-based
encryption that is used in e-commerce and that has been adopted by the
government and military. For more information, please visit
http://www.skyetex.com/ProductsServices/Software/SkyeSecurity/tabid/439/Defaul
t.aspx.
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About SkyeTek, Inc.
SkyeTek, Inc. develops reader hardware and software that enables the
pervasive adoption of RFID as intelligent networking technology. Numerous
Fortune 500 and mid-market customers use SkyeTek's products in applications
such as item-level inventory, product authentication, access control, and
patron management. In addition to selling SkyeModule readers, SkyeTek
licenses SkyeWare software that allows customers to save 40 - 70% compared to
the price of common reader modules available in the market today. Based in
Westminster, Colo., SkyeTek sells exclusively through OEMs, systems
integrators, and distributors. For more information, visit
http://www.skyetek.com.
Tagnostic(R), ReaderWare(TM), and SkyeModule(TM), the SkyeTek logo,
SkyeTek(R) and SkyeWare(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SkyeTek, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks or brand names are
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