Level of secure connections (SSL – Secure Sockets Layer) The security of web applications based on the SSL protocol, which was created to offer a safe connection between browsers and servers encrypting communications between them. This protocol is now the most widespread and is the global standard for the certification of websites users and encrypting…
The most common and important risks posed during making electronic transactions are: ➢ Data Interception: This is the interception of data and information transmitted to an online communication between sender and receiver. ➢ Falsifying data: Modify or forgery of data required for performing an electronic transaction when transmitted. ➢ Fraudulent transactions: This is the unauthorized…
On the Internet there is no 100% security. However, risks exist for companies that only have a physical presence. The biggest difficulty for companies operating in the e-commerce is to convince customers to trust electronic transactions. The risks posed to unsuspecting consumers mainly concern data security, validity information, theft of personal and banking data. In…
The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the direction of e-commerce is a critical factor in shaping a new business environment. The concept of e-commerce is such that the benefits for businesses are reflected as benefits for consumers. • Access to new markets: businesses of all sizes can address customers located worldwide without…
The main element of electronic commerce is communication, in particular exchange of information between senders and recipients. These exchanges concern three actors: consumers, businesses and public bodies. The categories of ecommerce, are as follows: • Business to Business (business – to – business – B2B): electronic commerce conducted between businesses, without any involvement of the…
According to ECA (Electronic Commerce Association): «Electronic commerce (e-commerce) covers any form of business or administrative transaction or information exchange, which was performed using any technology IT and telecommunications.” Therefore, the term Ecommerce stands for each completed transaction, undertaken solely on an electronic level, via the Internet, telephone and fax, without requiring the physical presence…
