Principals from leading industry coalitions, software developers and financial institutions examine in depth the progress of emerging and proposed technologies, systems and standards for payments. The focus is on insight into robustness, security, and suitability for different business models and consumer environments. The suitability of technology and practices from the telephone, Internet, and applications services segments are examined by active service and technology providers. Jim Galvin , eList eXpress LLC Electronic commerce systems are vulnerable to malicious attack and accidental disruption through any of the supporting infrastructure elements. Panelists will critically review what it takes to resist attacks and ameliorate service disruptions, focusing on conference presentations and discussions thus far as well as technology developments and private and public sector initiatives.
Voluntary activities advance the needed technology and promote the attractive business environment.
Regulatory frameworks that encourage cross-industry cooperation are needed to fit the networked world. Leadership to formulate an industry framework for robustness and to establish incentives for its acceptance is a critical requirement. Appropriate balances between security, privacy, business and law enforcement concerns are essential components for sustaining economic benefits of e-commerce for business and consumers alike. In this wrap-up session, business and government leaders consider ways to move forward as a community towards providing the needed robust and secure infrastructure for a trustworthy electronic commerce environment.