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In e-commerce, secure transactions over the Internet should be a top priority of business owners. They need to assure their customers that doing business with them is safe in order to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty.
One of the many benefits of IT outsourcing services in this industry is the provision of comprehensive and in-depth security plans based on risk assessment and expert knowledge about current regulations.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is one of the most rampant online crimes in the country. Nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In e-business, this happens when packets are stolen by hijacking into the database and gaining access to credit card and other personal information of the customers. This can eventually lead to lawsuits and penalties, as imposed by several regulations.
Business owners can prevent identity theft through outsourcing IT services. IT firms can help e-business identify potential risks and threats; evaluate damage; define solutions; and fix weak points. They are also knowledgeable about federal regulations on creating a secure IT environment, and can help businesses comply with them to add another layer of security to the network.
They can also provide in-depth defense plans against security threats. This may include general solutions such as firewalls, antiviruses, encryption, intrusion and detection systems, and automated patch management. Aside from these, a security strategy should include protection from network and operating system attacks, vulnerability exploitations, and data exposure.
Identity theft can damage not only relationships with customers, but also a business' reputation in the industry. As e-businesses are constantly exposed to IT threats, business owners should ensure the safety of their network by getting services from an IT firm.
Faizan Ahmad About the Author:
This article is posted by Faizan who is the Author and Founder of TechSenser. He is a Professional Blogger from India and a passionate writer about Technology, Gadgets, How-to-Guides, etc. You can connect him on Google+.