Ασφάλεια ηλεκτρονικών πληρωμών

Καρβούνης, Σπυρίδων Χ.

Master Thesis

Author

Καρβούνης, Σπυρίδων Χ.

Date

2013-02-11

Abstract

In this dissertation are analytically presented the ways of safety in order to guarantee the cross-border and national transactions, and distribution of services and products. Internet is the reason for the widespread way of “exchange” and because of its broadness, is also characterized by dangerouosity. Hackers are able any moment to break into personal information and elements, modify them, and destroy the functional work of Internet. They do that as for their personal profit or for their pleasure. With the methods of encryption, the help of Firewalls, Intruction Detection System, IPsec, and SSL, digital signatures and certificates, but also with the education and multifaced briefing of users, is ensured the protection in the Internet and consequently, is achieved the protection of electronic payments. Analyzing the structure of following chapters in the first part (‘A) is presented and analyzed the contribution of the term “safety” (chapter 1). In addition, is determined the significance of electronic payment, which is included under the “umbrella” of electronic trade (chapter 2). Finally, are mentioned various ways of systems, suitable for execution an electronic payment (chapter 3). Moreover, in the second part (‘B) is examined the safety especially in electronic payments (chapter 4). Then, it is analyzed the most common, widespread known ways which ensure safe transactions (chapter 5). Finally it is examined in international level the same term (chapter 6), while at the same time is given attention in the European legislative framework (chapter 7). The completion of this dissertation is happening with the most important conclusions that extracts from all the previous analysis.