Information Security Management

Information Security Management

Author: 
Rezaul, Karim Mohammed
Place: 
Hershey, PA
Publisher: 
IGI Global
Date published: 
2012
Responsibility: 
Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur, jt. author
Editor: 
Gupta, Manish
Source: 
Threats, Countermeasures, and Advances in Applied Information Security
Abstract: 

The expansion of electronic commerce (E-commerce) has become an increasing reality due to Internet's rapid growth during the last few years. E-commerce is growing at an exceptional rate with more organizations offering their goods and services online every day. Importantly, this growth is being matched by the number of people gaining access to the Internet in a variety of ways. E-commerce offers opportunities as well as threats. Information is crucial for any organization, especially in the e-market. The lack of an effective and trusted payment system that can be used in combination with online shopping has been limiting factor in the growth of Internet sales. Consumers are hesitant to provide personal information, including credit card details, over the Internet because of high perception of risk and concerns with privacy. Establishment of Information Security System can minimize the threats and risks. Technology can play an important role in intensifying trust in the information society and securing consumer rights. E-commerce will not be successful without protecting the consumers' rights, especially in the area of information security. The research highlights the relevant theories of information security within the e-commerce sectors, including identifying and investigating the problems.

Series: 
Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics

CITATION: Rezaul, Karim Mohammed. Information Security Management edited by Gupta, Manish . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2012. Threats, Countermeasures, and Advances in Applied Information Security - Available at: https://library.au.int/information-security-management