Electronic Commerce

Compare a public network to a private network. Identify the security risks of using a public network in e-Commerce. When answering this question we want to consider how the two networks operate, the differences between the two networks, where we might encounter these networks, who uses them and the security issues surrounding both. Compare a private network to a virtual private network. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a VPN in e-Commerce. Again, in answering this we want to be sure we discuss what these two networks are all about, how they operate and the pros and cons of each. When you might encounter one or both of these is also a great topic to include here.