1. What are the key technologies that enable the security of communication systems?  Explain the role of each one and support your answers with examples. 

2. Explain the role and importance of Near Field Communications (NFC) in supporting mobile applications and payments.

3. Explain the difference between symmetric key encryption and public key encryption. Which dimensions of e-commerce security does encryption address? 

4. What is PKI? Why is it important in e-commerce? 

5. What is intellectual property? Why is the copyright of materials on the Internet an important issue? 

6. Identify the major technical challenges companies face when choosing to pursue an m-commerce strategy. 

7. What are the key steps and guidelines that support the ethical dilemmas analysis process?  

Case 1:  

1. What type of personal information should be protected?

2. Why is it important to protect this personal information?

3. Who is affected by this Act?

Case 2:

1. What are the key technologies that enable the security of communication systems?

2. What are the critical security threats and vulnerabilities with smartphones? Search the Internet for information on the latest threats. Include a full reference for the Internet resources you cite.  

3. Are apps more or less likely to be subject to threats than traditional PC software programs? 

Case 3:  

1. What are some of the benefits of using a digital currency?  

2. What are the risks involved to the user? 

3. Search the web and find out about the latest news and incidents related to digital currency such as BitCoin, particularly reports on security threats. Include a full reference for the Internet resources you cite.

Case 4:  

1. Do you agree with the jury finding that Samsung violated Apple’s patents in the Samsung Galaxy design? Justify your answer.  

2. Should “trade dress” patents cover basic shape elements, such as round-cornered squares used for icons?