Electronic Commerce: On-Line Ordering and Digital Money

Electronic Commerce: Online Ordering and Digital Money provides an introduction to the world of electronic commerce to the user who wants a basic understanding of how Web-based e-commerce systems are designed and implemented and what cutting-edge technologies exist to create commerce applications and keep them secure. Topics include an overview of security technologies such as SSL, payment systems such as First Virtual and CyberCash, and digital currencies such as eCash and Smart Cards. Electronic Commerce also includes profiles of companies that provide e-commerce systems. The bundled CD-ROM includes some of the technology that the book discusses and directs you to further information on the Web. This book is well suited for the decision maker or corporate strategist who wants to get a handle on the field.