Learning Objectives

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.