Chapter 5

Online Security and Payment Systems

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

Understand the scope of e-commerce crime and security problems, the key dimensions of e-commerce security, and the tension between security and other values.
Identify the key security threats in the e-commerce environment.
Describe how technology helps secure Internet communications channels, and protect networks, servers, and clients.
Appreciate the importance of policies, procedures, and laws in creating security.
Identify the major e-commerce payment systems in use today.
Describe the features and functionality of electronic billing presentment and payment systems.