RFD 106 Generic Course Syllabus (Pending ICCB Approval)
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Course |
Course |
Course |
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Prefix |
Number |
Name |
Credit |
Lecture |
Lab |
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RFD |
106 |
RFID Privacy and Security |
3 |
3 |
0 |
III. |
Course (Catalog) Description |
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Course surveys security and privacy issues associated with radio frequency identification (RFID) use. Examples from the US Departments of Homeland Security and State will demonstrate efforts by the federal government to utilize this technology to track parcels and citizens crossing the US borders. Privacy topics include US legislation and recommendations by EPCGlobal on the lifespan and subsequent use of data collected with RFID technology. |
IV. |
Learning Objectives |
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1. Analyze data security issues associated with RFID transmissions. |
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2. Distinguish various security initiatives that address the use of RFID within the US federal government. |
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3. Analyze personal privacy issues associated with RFID transmissions. |
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4. Distinguish various legislative efforts of the US federal government that impact the use of RFID technology. |
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5. Recognize the efforts made by EPCGlobal to address RFID security and privacy issues. |
V. |
Academic Integrity |
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Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits: |
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cheating
- plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation)
- falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth)
- helping others to cheat
- unauthorized changes on official documents
- pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you
- making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
- any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
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There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. |
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Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook. |
VI. |
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Outline of Topics |
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A. |
RFID data security issues |
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| 1. |
Skimming |
| 2. |
Eavesdropping |
| 3. |
Cloned data |
| 4. |
Kill command |
| 5. |
Encryption |
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B. |
Security Examples |
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| 1. |
US Department of State |
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| a. |
Border control efforts |
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| i. |
E-passport program |
| ii. |
Metallic cover |
| iii. |
Seeded encryption |
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| 2. |
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) |
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| a. |
Customs and Border Patrol Container Security Initiative |
| b. |
DHS & Department of Energy Secure Freight Initiative |
| c. |
Active tag options |
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| 3. |
EPCGlobal efforts |
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| a. |
Transoceanic container visibility project |
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C. |
RFID privacy issues |
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| 1. |
Subsequent tracking |
| 2. |
Persistence of collected data |
| 3. |
Containment of collected data |
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4. |
Technical solutions to privacy |
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D. |
Privacy legislation and standards |
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| 1. |
Privacy Act of 1972 |
| 2. |
E-government act of 2002 |
| 3. |
EPCGlobal Guidelines for Tracking Individuals |
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VII. |
Methods of Instruction |
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Methods of presentation can include lectures, class discussions, individual and group assignments. |
VIII. |
Course Practices Required |
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Reading of handouts is required as a reference to the materials and the techniques under study. Completion of classroom and research assignments is necessary to provide support for the classroom discussions. |
IX. |
Methods of Evaluation |
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Methods of evaluation can include homework, quizzes, exams, and individual and group projects. |
X. |
Instructional Materials |
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RFID Applications, Security and Privacy, by Garfinkel and Rosenberg, Addison Wesley, 2005. Additional course handouts, various web and library references and other texts are possible. |
XI. |
Other Sources of Information |
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If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program. |
Effective beginning
term:
Fall 2008 |
Ending term:
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Syllabus prepared
by:
Robert Sompolski |
Date:
12/07
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Reviewed by Dept/Program
Chair: D.
Geller/M.Ghadiri
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Date:
12/07
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Approved by
Dean:
R. Sompolski
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Date: 12/07
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OCC