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Defines the rationale for developing a model of EDl risks and associated controls. Highlights how and which EDI controls will alleviate and/or eliminate the specified EDI risks. The findings of the seven case studies identified additional EDI risks and controls, which paved the way for a new mapping of relationships between risks and controls. Offers a further insight into the perceptions of and responses to security threats faced by organizations in adopting EDI.

While the term “electronic commerce” was a buzzword in the early 1990s, it has fast become an essential business tool as we approach the next century. In traditional EDI many of these transactions already occur electronically, but require prior arrangements and dedicated lines or VANs. The resulting costs and lead times of the VANs create entry barriers to widespread small business participation, hindering expansion of EDI beyond large organisations and their major trading partners. Conversely, more organisations are using or considering using the Internet for electronic commerce and EDI. The Internet‐based EDI is viable and is becoming an essential element of value‐added‐network services. The downside is that Internet EDI lacks security and does not guarantee delivery. The potential for fraud and deception is far greater. The ability to tap into information around the clock from almost anywhere in the world is perceived as a benefit of electronic commerce. Misconceptions must be overcome before it can be deemed suitable for electronic commerce. Commonly expressed concerns include reliability, security, scalability, ease of use and payment.

In this paper a new concept “trust”, and how it influences the process of managing the security of an organization operating in an electronic commerce environment has been introduced. Pragmatically, the study suggests awareness for organizations entering into electronic commerce and theoretically the study aims to develop a framework of trust and security for electronic commerce thus providing a set of guidelines for secure electronic commerce.

Electronic commerce is about business. Businesses are built on relationships and relationships are built on trust, especially in today’s virtual competitive world. Trust is an essential ingredient for electronic commerce in creating loyal and very satisfied customers. This paper discusses the concept of trust and its importance for secure electronic commerce.

The last two years have seen the growing interest in e‐commerce and e‐government in Lebanon. Through a review of literature and related studies, critical factors in peoples’ attitude toward participation in e‐government are uncovered. Empirical evidence indicates that Lebanese people are provided today with automated systems but they lack awareness of e‐government. The cognitive dimension “awareness” is significantly related to the conative dimension “intention to use e‐government” while the affective dimension “feelings” is less significant. The findings of the study reaffirm the importance of investigating future variables.