Web Security

Introduction

Security for a web site is the most important aspect in Internet business . Web security is required as an effective tool against cyber crimes that take place in respect of credit cards , passwords and sale of goods . E-commerce is all about B2B and B2C which involves virtual transactions that necessitate digital security certificates , encryption and secure servers by using Secure Socket Layers (SSL . Web security safe guards the sensitive data of consumers and businesses and is not easily accessible for public . World Wide Web has a chain of connectivity of

network between clients and servers whether by LAN (Local Area Network ) or WAN (Wide Area Network . There are millions of web sites on Internet and many more are being launched on every day basis and some of these have authentication of web security while others may not . However web security is more significant when consumers buy goods from web sites which is basically comes under the purview of E-commerce or electronic commerce , which is a great source of on line transactions and on line payment processing through the medium of credit and debit cards Similarly , for business web sites , the volume of sales generated through web site is also required to be kept confidential while protecting the numbers and passwords of credit and debit cards . Whether security for human lives or for e-commerce , it is mandatory in to safe guard the interests and confidential and sensitive data of consumers . As more and more buisnesses are launched , the requirement...