Near field Communications: Is it worth it? David Wynne
Jan 17, 2016
Near field Communications: Is it worth it?
David Wynne
Systemanalyse und Programmentwicklung
System Analysis and Program Development
SAP
Founded in 1972 in Germany 5 former IBM employees Created their first financial accounting
system within first year of operation Throughout the years, became leader in the
Information Technology field
Smart Vending Machine
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Capabilities of Vending Machine Customers with NFC-enabled phones can
link their credit card info and their social media accounts to the vending machine This provides quick, efficient payment, and
gives company an idea of consumers’ tastes and preferences
Pros/Cons of Smart Vending Machine
Pros ConsEliminates operating costs of employees’ salaries
Possibility of a system glitch
Up-to-date real-time data on inventory/stock
*Security Risks with NFC technology
Customized, efficient purchasing experience for consumer
Security Risks with NFC technology Vending Machine is stationary; an easy
target for hackers Third-Party Eaves-Dropping Data Disruption/Corruption Man-In-The-Middle Attacks
Hackers
Without a secure channel that NFC transactions take place over, hackers can block, disrupt, corrupt, or steal data information being transferred without the two parties knowing
Conclusion
Traditionally paid for with cash If it’s not broke, don’t fix it Why take a security risk for something
so simple?
References
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it."global.sap.com. SAP. Web. 9 Nov 2013. <http://global.sap.com/corporate-en/our-
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