The importance of an e-business Security Plan
To succeed in the fiercely competitive e-commerce marketplace, businesses must become fully aware of Internet security threats, take advantage of the technology that overcomes them, and win customer's trust. - Verisign Technical Brief
Take advantage of Internet business opportunities!
Communications across the Internet is a two-way street:
- You must be assured that your trading partner’s communication is reliable, safe, and secure
- Your trading partner must have trust in your communication and/or web site.
The two most critical factors in e-business are:
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trust (your customer must trust you and you must trust your trading partner) |
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security (your data and your customer’s data must be protected from unauthorized disclosure and alteration). |
The next generation of Internet applications will see everyday devices increasingly networked and will pose even greater reliability, security, and privacy concerns, because people will be much more dependent on it in daily life.
Developing an e-business trust infrastructure
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A fundamentally sound and secure technology infrastructure is necessary in order to gain and hold the trust of customers and trading partners. |
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A barrier must be raised to protect data, to ensure data integrity, and to thwart attacks that target potential system vulnerabilities. |
The basic controls necessary to provide you and your customers a secure e-business environment are often the simplest and least expensive actions that can be taken. They also offer substantial leverage for discouraging intruders.
You should look at security technologies from three perspectives:
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First, address preventative measures such as firewalls, virus protection, dial-back modems, smart cards, and other methodologies designed to keep unauthorized users from intruding into your network. |
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Next, be able to assess your system vulnerabilities – find out how good your security is before the hackers find out for you. |
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Finally, implement tools and procedures necessary to allow you to detect when something has gone wrong with your security. |
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