Is MIFARE DESFire secure?

Is MIFARE DESFire secure?

MIFARE DESFire provides the most secure, practically unbreakable 128 bit encryptions. In a MIFARE DESFire EV1 transponder there are 28 applications, each containing 32 files. Encrypted data is stored in those files in these applications which can further be protected with security keys.

What is MIFARE DESFire EV1?

MIFARE DESFire EV1 delivers the perfect balance of speed, performance, and cost-efficiency. Its open concept allows future seamless integration of other ticketing media such as smart paper tickets, key fobs, and mobile ticketing based on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

How does MIFARE reader work?

MIFARE is a contactless card technology that was introduced in 1994. All MIFARE cards comply with the ISO14443A industry-standard requirement and, like other contactless cards, use an internal antenna and chip that reacts once a card is within the magnetic field of a reader.

Are MIFARE cards secure?

In its highest security level SL3, using 128-bit AES encryption, MIFARE Plus is secured from attacks.

Can iPhone 12 read NFC tags?

Yes. The iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 mini are the third generation of iPhones to support native NFC tag reading. The earlier generations, the XS, XS Max, XR, 11 and 11 Pro were the first iPhones to be able to read NFC tags and the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 mini continue this functionality.

How many applications can a MIFARE DESFire EV1 hold?

It is compliant to all 4 levels of ISO/IEC 14443A and uses optional ISO/IEC 7816-4 commands. Featuring an on-chip backup management system and the mutual three pass authentication, a MIFARE DESFire EV1 product-based smart card can hold up to 28 different applications and 32 files per application.

When to use MIFARE DESFire 4K smart card?

MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 4K CARD. MIFARE DESFire EV1 (MF3ICD(H) 21/41/81), a Common Criteria (EAL4+) certified product, is ideal for service providers wanting to use secure multi-application smart cards in public transport schemes, access managment or closed-loop e-payment applications.

What is more important about DESFire EV1?

What is more important to your question about DESFire EV1: the basic approach for reader side security is the usage of so called “Secure Access Modules” (SAM), which are specialized smart cards, providing security related functionality to the readers/terminals.

What can I do with smart Toolz MIFARE card?

Rapid MIFARE Contactless Card Configuration. Featuring the MIFARE Card Configuration Utility, users can design the card project file, assign keys, and set permissions. Configure MIFARE DESFire EV1, MIFARE Plus and MIFARE Classic, (ISO 14443A). Smart Toolz also comes with a contactless PC/SC card reader in order to test your development progress.