CLEP Marketing

Answer: E - Organizations using e-commerce to sell products and services are faced with Internet threats that may compromise communication channels with customers. All of the above options are present threats. Integrity threats comprise unauthorized changes to data in communication channels, such as those done by hackers. Availability threats include those that block the free flow of information and data through a communication channel, such as delay of service. Secrecy threats are usually reflected in the leaking of private, confidential information through unauthorized means. Finally, authentication threats compromise the security and accuracy of identity confirmation; for example, customers may release their passwords to fake sites that resemble a retailer’s website.