An optimistic fair exchange protocol based on signature policies

• Published in: Computers & security Vol. 27; no. 7; pp. 309 - 322
• Main Authors: Hernandez-Ardieta, Jorge L., Gonzalez-Tablas, Ana I., Alvarez, Benjamin Ramos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2008; Elsevier Sequoia S.A
• Subjects: Data integrity; Digital signature; Digital signatures; E-commerce; Electronic commerce; Electronic signature; Fair exchange; Non-repudiation; Personal information; PKI; Protocol; Security; Signature policy; Signatures; Studies; Signature policy; Fair exchange; Non-repudiation; Digital signature; E-commerce; Electronic signature; Security; Standards; PKI

The growth of the e-commerce has allowed companies and individuals to sell and purchase almost any kind of product and service through the Internet. However, during the purchase transaction there is a moment during which the seller has sensitive information from the buyer, typically his/her credit c...