Web Assurance
Les Labuschagne · 2001
Most organisations considering the adoption of electronic commerce (EC) need to undergo a paradigm shift. The rules that usually govern business change when engaging in cyber trade. In terms of security, a similar paradigm shift needs to take place. In EC, security is no longer the protector, but has become the enabler. This article looks at what it takes to become EC-enabled and what the real security challenges are. Based on these challenges, the role of security in EC is analysed, leading to a wider view called Web assurance. Web assurance consists of three components, namely security, privacy and consumer protection. Security managers in EC-enabled organisations will have to expand their existing skills and knowledge to effectively combat the onslaught of EC.