mCommerce Security: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Raina, Kapil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007219460X ISBN 13: 9780072194609

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2001

Synopsis

Learn to design and implement a successful mCommerce security plan using this practical introductory guide. You'll understand the differences between mobile and wired security, and find out about current mCommerce security methods -- including PKI and digital signatures -- plus, you'll get specific instructions through actual case studies.

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About the Authors

Kapil Raina, a security technologies expert, has years of experience in architecting and implementing complex security projects for multinational corporations. At VeriSign, Inc., he is responsible for strategic partner solutions. In this position, Mr. Raina identifies key emerging technologies and develops them into marketable solutions. In previous positions for such globally recognized companies such as Lucent Technologies and Applied Materials, Mr. Raina developed various Internet technologies and consulted on a range of computer and physical security issues. A renowned speaker, Mr. Raina has spoken at companies and conferences around the world, including the Vanguard IT Security Conference, the Frost and Sullivan IT Conference, British Telecom (U.K.), and KPN Telecom (Netherlands), among others. Mr. Raina holds the prestigious CISSP certification from the ISC2, an internationally recognized organization for security professionals.

Anurag Harsh has been quoted by IBM as having implemented one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated commerce sites in India. With over a decade of global experience in technology management and implementation with top-tier companies in Europe and the U.S., Mr. Harsh is currently the Chief Technology Officer of FrequencyM, a boutique San Francisco-based consultancy firm through which he has done cutting-edge work implementing many niche technology solutions. Previously, Mr. Harsh headed the West Coast consulting and professional services division for Plaut-AG, an international management-consulting firm with a global presence of 34 subsidiaries in 18 countries. In this position, Mr. Harsh managed large-scale mobile and ebusiness projects and also led panel discussions at leading technology conferences. He holds degrees and certificates from the University of Sheffield in England and has six certificates of excellence from Microsoft Corporation. Mr. Harsh has also been a technology broadcaster for the BBC in London and performs Indian vocal classical music. He now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

From the Back Cover

Learn to implement a solid mCommerce security plan--from start to finish

Many businesses today recognize mobile commerce--mCommerce--as a way to increase revenue and offer customers a new level of convenience. Mobile phones and PDAs can now be used for online banking, purchasing tickets, messaging, and much more. For any transaction, security is a top priority--and this becomes increasingly complex when wireless and mobile applications are involved. This practical introductory guide clearly explains different mCommerce applications and their associated security risks. Through case studies, you'll learn best practices for implementing specific security methods in key industries--including banking, retail, entertainment, military, travel, and healthcare. The book also contains 8 pages of blueprints that depict secure end-to-end mCommerce architecture as well as identify key vulnerability points.Explore the latest security topics for both business and consumer mCommerce applications Improve services offered to customers through secure mCommerce applications Get details on various types of mobile applications and understand their security risks--including commerce, payments, information, communications, gaming, and military Discover the differences between mobile versus wired security Address mobile security issues in key industries such as banking and finance, travel, manufacturing, entertainment, public services, and defense Recognize the time- and cost-saving benefits of secured mCommerce applications through comprehensive case studies Preview the security of future mobile applications--such as 3G/4G networks and wearable computers

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007219460X
• ISBN 13: 9780072194609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496