MGT483 E-Business

Textbook

Kenneth, C. L., & Traver, C.G., (2023) E-Commerce: Business, Technology, Society (17th ed.). Pearson Education.

Chapter 3 – E-commerce Infrastructure: The Internet, the Web, and the Mobile Platform 

This chapter is very important for learning a broad view of how the Internet works and the systems that connect to the Internet. The systems are the connections that drive the messages from one place to another. Understanding this entire system is important when running your E-Commerce business. This does not replace the in-depth knowledge that IT technicians have to repair your systems. This chapter will help you overall. An introduction to mobile apps is also presented.  

Chapter 4 – Building an E-commerce Presence: Websites, Mobile Sites, and Apps 

It is important to understand this chapter when developing your e-commerce presence. Many decisions need to be made to have an efficient and effective website. For example, choosing a web server, deciding on the best software for your needs, and buying the appropriate hardware. Before determining these questions, you must have a vision or idea of what you want to accomplish. For this step, a mission and vision statement and an understanding of your target audience and market space are needed.  

Chapter 5 – E-commerce Security and Payment Systems 

This chapter is extremely important to read and understand. The changing environment of cyber criminals is pervasive and difficult to stop. Understanding the problems and risks of cyber criminals can help you avoid their access to your company and customers. Identifying the key security threats and how technology helps deter criminals is important.  

PowerPoints  

Chapter 3 - E-commerce Infrastructure: The Internet, the Web, and the Mobile Platform 

Reviewing the chapter presentation helps view the tables and visual graphics. The presentation offers an overview of the content with important information to understand.  

Chapter 4 - Building an E-commerce Presence: Websites, Mobile Sites, and Apps 

The presentation provides a great way to study specific areas in the chapter with better access to the charts. You can enlarge visuals to make the complex infrastructure setup easy to understand.  

Chapter 5 - E-commerce Security and Payment Systems 
This presentation is very helpful in understanding the scope of cybercrime. You will study the different approaches to ward off the high crime risk to your company. Examples and scenarios are included.  

Case Study  

FireEye – Chapter 5 

This is an interesting overview of the cyber-attack that FireEye experienced. A criminal person or group found access to a backdoor in the software. You will learn how sophisticated cybercriminals are becoming as technology is enhanced. Consider this attack and many other crimes plaguing the Internet and companies. 

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