The Viewpoint of E-Commerce Security in the Digital Economy

The global market for information security services nearly tripled in 2007, up from about $6.7 billion in 2000, according to International Data Corporation. This trend that focuses on information security stresses the translation of strategic business objectives and models into an information systems architecture that combines data process, workflow, financial and simulation models. E-commerce security is a process, not an end result. Managers need to understand how advanced technology creates more robust, scalable and adaptable information systems for organizations dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation. The paper presents the key questions used for assessing the existing status and the operation mode, and proposes some alternative solutions and recommendations for organizations operating in the digital economy.