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A Study on the Internet Security and its Implication for E-Commerce in Yemen

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  • Ali Hussein Saleh Zolait

    (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

  • Abdul Razak Ibrahim

    (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Farooq

    (King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

This study examines the use of the Internet for business purposes in Yemen, where main sectors of banking and private trade organizations are observed. Through interviews, a thorough study is performed concerning the Internet facilities available in Yemen, the literacy and use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in organizations, the level of e-commerce adopted, the main hurdles in the adoption of e-commerce, and measures required to increase the adoption of e-commerce. The study finds that both organizations realize the importance of e-commerce for their business. The main causes in the delay of e-commerce adoption by some are the discrepancies in the infrastructure, high costing of the Internet facilities, bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining the facilities, and the non-availability of a secure environment. Beyond concerns about Internet security, their awareness of security hazards and protection measures is minimal. In light of the data collected, the study has come up with certain recommendations for the interested authorities to improve e-commerce in Yemen.

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  • Ali Hussein Saleh Zolait & Abdul Razak Ibrahim & Ahmad Farooq, 2010. "A Study on the Internet Security and its Implication for E-Commerce in Yemen," International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), IGI Global, vol. 1(3), pages 34-47, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jtd000:v:1:y:2010:i:3:p:34-47
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