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Here is a primer on Near Field Communications (NFC) which is a set of standards for smartphones that establishes radio communication between similar devices which are in close proximity. It is a subset for RFID (radio-frequency identification) and is being integrated into our daily lives as in most technology. The low-cost NFC tags practical uses are limited only by imagination, the challenge will be is to mitigate the cybersecurity risks it poses.

Here is another video presentation on NFC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RBbuGwC7Eg

I have to say this was a very interesting video to watch, and I see now how these things work and what we can do with them. I do like the fact that they have a shorter range than Bluetooth as well as less power consumption. I would still be worried about losing information when say on a crowded train or bus. People could brush up against your phone and you may not realize it. thanks for sharing. Lee

An article detailing the privacy concerns regarding mass implementation of NFC technology in mobile devices.

Michael & Ben, Did you know that iPhone 5 passed on Near-Field Communication Data Sharing while Samsung, Nokia and HTC didn't ? Article: Android Embraces, iPhone 5 Passes on Near-Field Communication Data Sharing http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=near-field-communication-security-purchase Sam Rios

Hi Sam, I had noticed that the iPhone 5 wasn't using NFC. I didn't research it further though, as I honestly don't care for Apple products (way overpriced imho). There are numerous reasons Apple may not want to use NFC, which could be anything from them having a competing technology and not wanting it to prosper to them simply not seeing the value the technology in its current implementation (it is still in its infancy in some respects). I found a site which was able to list numerous reasons NFC is lagging behind: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57441842-94/is-nfc-killing-google-wallet/ ~Mike

Other applications of cloaking other than hiding information during transmission, is the hiding of communication source location(s); knowing where the communications are happening is a real threat for communicators. Spatial cloaking, ability to hide physical objects, in this instance loosely used, provides the ability to keep peer-to-peer (P2P) communication sources anonymous with regards to geographic constraints; however, temporal cloaking is also employed to hide a person's whereabouts during specified times.

The process of temporal cloaking is better understood as written by this author. The invention of this technological advance dates back to 2012 by researches from Purdue University while Joseph Lukens, Daniel leaird and Andrew Weiner researched and achieved the capability using off-the-shelf technology commonly used commercial optical communications vs. complex, ultrafast-pulsing lasers. The researchers discovered that manipulating the timing of light pulse propagation causes a phase inversion of the light or zeroing (canceling the light intensity). The zero region is the hole where there is nothing; any data that is placed in the zero region would be cloaked.

A detailed analysis of the functioning of NFC and the vulnerabilities associated with it.

Michael, I like the way the paper talked about the strengths and weaknesses of NCF and how to work with them. Ben

A paper discussing how NFC technology works, what it's vulnerabilities are, and how to counteract them.

This publication describes the various applications and the future possibilities of Near Field Communication in the mobile market.

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SCORE (System, Component and Operationally Relevant Evaluations) is a unified set of criteria and software tools for defining a performance evaluation approach for complex intelligent systems. It provides a comprehensive evaluation blueprint that assesses the technical performance of a system and its components through isolating and changing variables as well as capturing end-user utility of the system in realistic use-case environments. The SCORE framework has proven to be widely-applicable in nature and equally relevant to technologies ranging from manufacturing to military systems. It has been applied to the evaluation of technologies in DARPA programs that range from soldier-worn sensor on patrol to speech-to-speech translation systems. It is also currently being applied to the assessing the control of autonomous vehicles on a shop floor.

From NIST Tech Beat: June 21, 2011 Most industry executives, military planners, research managers or venture capitalists charged with assessing the potential of an R&D project probably are familiar with the wry twist on Arthur C. Clarke's third law*: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a rigged demo."

Recently uncovered government documents reveal that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unmanned Predator B drone fleet has been custom designed to identify civilians carrying guns and track cell phone signals. "I am very concerned that this technology will be used against law-abiding American firearms owners," said founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation, Alan Gottlieb.

The power these drones represent is incredible. I can easily see how the can (and will be) abused. As Jammes pointed out, the Primary purpose of DHS is securing our nations borders, yet I have read of DHS rading peoples homes because of an "improperly" imported car! Not to sound like I am about to put a tinfoil hat on, but I do see the distinct possibility of the banning of firearms in this country as happened in England in 1997. These tools will be in place well before that day.

The use of Drones in the field as a tool to fight the fight on the borders is one thing, using them as a tool to fight terrorism is still another, but using them as tool to spy on the people of the United States is another. I think this is one that the United States Supreme Court will be deciding soon.

As the title suggests, this is a detailed paper on the implementation and security concerns associated with Google Wallet and NFC.

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A brief article on the prospects of NFC with regards to Airport Management.

This article discusses how businesses relate to mobile collaboration and issues that address its use in the mobile community

This video gives an example of technologies of the future and a different way to pose questions for how technology can improve daily life but also where technology can take us.

Complete integration is really important. It is a focus of many technological advancements. This is due to the fact that people want technology that makes life as whole easier not just individual tasks. I am eager to see what technologies the future will actually hold!

Interesting assessments by the individuals in that provided video Percy. I personally keyed into the statement that technology will operate in a more conversational (social) manner that's similar to how humans interact. The further technological-based assessments are interesting especially with regard to gene mapping and what diseases somebody may face within their lifetime.

This publication focuses on the security risks of NFC technology. Also discussed are the methods being developed to mitigate these risks.

The authors of this publication describe the technology behind NFC, the various applications for NFC, and the devices that are currently, or have the potential to be, NFC enabled.

This publication outlines the various companies that are offering "mobile wallets" as a payment option. The authors describe Google and Visa as leading the industry as companies who are leading the way with NFC technology implementation. Also discussed is state of acquisitions between the major credit companies and competing mobile wallet platforms.

This publication discusses the necessary factors involved in making the mass use of NFC technology a reality.