1. List and describe your experiences with a secure Web site. Some examples may be:
• University enrolment;
• online banking, auctions, real estate;
• booking a cheap air ticket or concert ticket;
• shopping online for a book, software or a CD.
I have tried to apply jobs with the secure website. The website is established by the Hong Kong government with Hong Kong University. The sys tem is named Government Vacancies Enquiry System .
When I enter the application form at the site, a lock liked symbol is located on the status bar of the browser. The system does not allow to use the forward and backward button on the browser to go back or forth. Changes can be made by selecting the page before the end of entering information.
Finally, a agreement is to be signed by selecting the check box and press SUBMIT button to send the form.
2. What is SET and how does it compare to SSL as a platform for secure electronic
transaction? Is SET in common use?
Based on the Bernstein, Bhimani, Schultz, Siegel (1996), In term of protocol the SSL is a general purpose protocol between browser and server while SET is a special protocol to link up between customer, merchant, card issuing bank and merchant’s bank.
Interm of keys and signatures, SSL uses a pair of keys for encryption and digital signature but SET uses two pairs of keys for separating encryption and digital signature.
The SET is not a common use protocol becsue it only works with credit/debit card.
Reference:
Bernstein T., Bhimani A. B., Schultz E., Siegel C. A. (1996), Internet Security for Business, Wiley, p.332-351
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Nice One !
ReplyDeleteGood explanation with the comparative definition of SSL and SET.Many people are unaware of these two different term often SET is also considered same as SSL.People in web development categorize both as SSL.as both involve key pairs and digital signatures so they are intermixed
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