Breaking Access Controls with Blekey

Explore a comprehensive conference talk on breaking RFID access control systems using open-source hardware. Delve into the vulnerabilities of cards, readers, and backend systems in access control technology. Learn about the Blekey device, which exploits communication protocols in most modern access control systems. Discover how to use Bluetooth LE and a smartphone to bypass access controls, log information, and clone RFID cards. Understand the risks associated with insecure devices and explore potential solutions to mitigate access control attacks. Gain insights into various reader technologies, card types, and system components. Follow along with hardware assembly, demonstrations, and practical applications. Examine safety regulations, potential countermeasures, and future implications for physical security in buildings.