E-commerce transaction security model based on cloud computing

A number of security issues arise from the development of the electronic commerce sector (ecommerce). The absence of ample security can lead to the spread of malicious agents over the internet without any form of restraint. Business activities can end up becoming chaotic if the internet is invaded by such malicious hosts. Consequently, e-commerce aims to come up and institute a safe and efficient transaction environment, which would ensure that businesses continue in a safe environment. This paper gives a summary of the security needs and also suggests a model that would resolve such security issues.