E-Commerce Effects To Consumers

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Electronic Commerce Security: An introduction for everyone
In the 21st century, any entity that does business or maintains customer data will do it online. The 'e' in eBusiness has already become redundant. There are already well understood practices and standards in place for user authentication, data encryption, and credit card transactions. We will explain what it all means and guide you through the process of deciding which security choices are right for you, not just for selling online, but for any website that handles financial or private data.
Brainstorming points
What is E-Commerce
B2C vs B2B
B2B
new definitions for the new millennium
intranet
headquarters
design centers
plants
warehouses
overseas locations
the extended enterprise
joint ventures
subsidiaries
strategic partners
extranet
suppliers
dealers
n-tier suppliers
Supply chain management... anderson paper
when is a DMZ appropriate?
dedicated connections
shared private network (ANX)
VPNs
costs
B2C
presenting goods
allow customer inquiries
credit card transactions
News reports on major break-ins, credit card exposures
credit card authorities
example
costs
Storing private customer data
file system encryption
storing data in cookies (discuss the '97 privacy paper)
Configuring a public server
General
Doing a security review (ACR)
Risk vs. Convenience: Security FAQ
Choosing a platform
authentication/authorization schemes
Secure Transactions
setting up SSL - encryption
signing authorities - which one is best for you? (shane, does this cover your RSA point?)
Schneier's rule of cracking
international (128 bit)
Firewalls
How to keep up to date (SANS, CERT)
Conclusions
What is E-Commerce: Electronic Commerce may include any computer mediated business process, but a common usage is to use it to describe commerce taking place using the World Wide Web as an enabling transport. For many...