Electronic Commerce (Networking Series)

The fourth edition of this best-selling title gives a complete overview of the electronic commerce environment. It has been revised and completely updated to reflect the most recent trends in e-commerce, including new material on security technologies, server options, enterprise applications, and investing online. Covering everything from fundamental security issues to future trends, this comprehensive guide provides a thorough knowledge of electronic commerce and the tools needed to conduct business on the Internet. Key Features: \* Includes new material on mobile electronic commerce, security technologies, server options, enterprise applications, investing online, smart cards, EDI, intellectual property issues, and supply chain management \* Discusses security protocols, e.g., SSL, Java solutions and digital signatures \* Provides a thorough discussion of various Internet security issues, e.g., SSL, S-HTTP, Java security, WAP, routers, firewalls, and public key encryption. \* Vignettes, sidebars, and case studies apply theory to practical examples Includes a comprehensive glossary, EDI transaction codes, and e-commerce online resources Electronic Commerce, Fourth Edition This new edition of the best-selling book gives a complete overview of the electronic commerce environment. It has been revised and completely updated to reflect the most recent trends in security, EDI, B2B, dotcoms, and online trading. Covering everything from fundamental encryption issues to future trends, this comprehensive guide provides a thorough study of electronic commerce and the tools needed to conduct business on the Internet.

Key Features

• Contains new material on security technologies, server options, investing online, smart cards, EDI, and supply chain management
• Discusses security protocols, e.g., SSL, Java solutions, and digital signatures

About the Author:
Pete Loshin (Boston, MA) writes and consults about networking and the Internet. John Vacca (Pomeroy, OH) is the author of twenty books on computer-related topics. He has served as a computer security official with NASA.

Written for those in business, this overview of the electronic commerce environment explains Internet business models, describes business applications that can be supported on the Internet, and shows how companies can reap the benefits of using new models and tools. This fourth edition has been revised to reflect the most current trends in e-commerce, with new material on security technologies, server options, and investing online. Loshin is a networking consultant. Vacca has written 20 books on computers. Annotation ♭2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Annotation This new edition of the bestselling book/CD package gives a complete overview of the electronic commerce environment. It has been revised and completely updated to reflect the most recent trends in security, EDI, B2B, dotcoms, and online trading Looks at electronic commerce, covering such topics as e-commerce technology, business models, building a Web site, mobile electronic commerce, merchandising strategies, security, and digital currencies.