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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 technologies to future trends, this comprehensive guide will provide you with a thorough knowledge of electronic commerce and the tools needed to conduct business on the Internet.

Key Features

• 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
• 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

About the Authors

Pete Loshin writes and consults about networking and the Internet.

John Vacca resides in Ohio and is the author of twenty books on computer-related topics. He has served as a computer security official with NASA.