Internet Security Analysis Report: An Executive Overview
Mary Wilcox Rose · Auerbach Publications eBooks · 2000
While this reaction is understandable, the major drawback is the loss of a window of opportunity, a key competitive edge. Although the Internet may seem intimidating, it can be a marketing advantage in that it offers equal footing on which to compete. Smaller community financial institutions can effectively compete with the larger national players via the Internet the world over. Security is a valid concern, but many of the risks are viewed as greatly overrated by some industry analysts. In addition, there are software programs and hardware systems to reduce the risk.