High-tech cure is at hand for Internet insecurities

Article Abstract:

The Secured Electronic Transaction (SET) standard is expected to revolutionize electronic commerce. The SET standard is based on public key cryptography and uses cryptographically encoded digital certificates to limit the exchange of sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, over the Internet. About 1.8% of auto and homeowners insurance sales in the US are expected to be conducted via the Internet in the year 2000, according to a study conduct by Datamonitor.

Telegraph & other communications, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Radio & TV communications equipment, Encryption/Decryption Equip, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Standards, Safety and security measures, Internet services, Cryptographic equipment, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Cryptography

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Computers help cut reliance on technology consultants

Article Abstract:

Some insurance companies are using nontechnical employees to develop technological products in-house. The trend toward in-house services is driven by the decreased cost and increased power of computers and computer peripherals. Many insurance employees use computers to develop multimedia presentations, newsletters and electronic services.

Technology application

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