ll not let you use the basic 40-bit encryption because it is not quite as safe as the 128-bit version. It is assumed that you need more protection for your bank accounts than you do for a basic online purchase. In all cases you should be using some form of encryption to transfer data. Some companies will give you a security guarantee. Issues Regarding E-businessThere are two points of view to consider. There is the consumer and the business- person. Within these two groups, there are those in favor of e-business and those who are not. First I would like to talk about the consumer and there points of view. There are many reasons why a potential customer will either like e-business or will not. I believe the main reason most people like e-business is the ease in which they can get what ever they want, whenever they want it. Anyone with a valid credit card can go to a site such as www.amazone.com, and order anything they want at any time of the day. Within a few days (depending on the method of shipping chosen) their order will arrive at their front door. The problem with shopping online is, because you are not bound by geography, the company you bought from could be on the other side of the world. They have to send you the product. This obviously creates delays in receiving your merchandise and you will also have to pay a modest shipping charge in addition to any other charges. If you are buying something heavy like a computer monitor, you may not wish to spend the extra fifty or so dollars to have it shipped. In this case going to your local Circuit City may be a more effective way of shopping. Basically, when shopping online you have the power to get anything any time, but you may have to pay for your convenience. From the perspective of the e-business itself, there are other things to consider. Mostly you need to consider the cost versus the sales. Is it worth the cost to setup and maintain a website? What exactly is involved in settin...
