Simple secure RFID and reader communication schematic for smart meter network

Abstract

Recent developments in the field of network communications have prompted the rise of smart grid research in the United States, China, and South Korea. RFID has become a standard technology within that domain, however many weaknesses in the security of smart grid communication still remain. In this paper we present a lightweight security protocol based on the current standard EPC Global Gen2. We also propose an enhanced security scheme for smart grid networks using a protocol based on the One Time Password (OPT) algorithm. © 2013 International Information Institute.