Lightweight cryptography for multimodal transportation of citizens

Identifier:  TFM:1235

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFM1235

Authors:  Villalobos Ramírez, Nicolás

Abstract:
This master thesis examines current research and advancements in the security controls and cryptography techniques applied to ticketing systems deployed in multimodal transportation services. The focus is put on understanding the security safeguards protecting contactless smartcards and smart devices as fare payment means to access public transport services. To this effect, both proprietary and open ticketing schemes are reviewed such as MIFARE technology and Calypso standard, respectively. Our review also includes understanding the implementation of smart ticketing technology in smart cities that counts with a central fare system that grants access to all public transport services through a single smart device such as smartcards, smartphones, or wearables. These smart cities include Paris, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Madrid, and New York City.