You have been assigned to identify e-business and e-commerce Web applications to support the proposed implementation. To do so, you must:

Research and analyze recent and emerging technologies that may assist in the

transformation.

Recognize specific benefits and value to be realized through e-business Web applications.

Select e-business and e-commerce strategies to achieve the identified benefits and

value.

Examine Internet of Things (IoT) security considerations and determine their impact, if any, on the proposed implementation

Assess risks, threats, and vulnerabilities specific to the strategies chosen.

Explain the business impacts of the risks assessed.

Summarize the importance of security and privacy in relation to the impacts explained.

Develop a report detailing your findings and recommending specific strategies and applications for implementation.

Scenario

You are an information technology (IT) Web specialist working for Up-North Fishing Outfitters (UNFO), a Michigan Corporation. UNFO is the premier source for those fishing in northern Michigan. It provides equipment, apparel, watercraft, safety gear, and other products for both local and tourist anglers. Corporate headquarters is located at the main retail location in Grayling, Michigan, and the company has eight other stores located in the major fishing hubs of the stateMarquette, Ironwood,

Escanaba, Newberry, Ludington, Traverse City, Alpena, and West Branch.

UNFOs senior management conducted a study on the feasibility of transforming to an e-business model. After extensive research, interaction, and feedback from employees throughout the company, the management decided to pursue an e-

business transformation. The senior management is committed to and supportive of

this e-business transformation because of the potential of the e-business model to

recognize additional revenue streams, reduce costs, and improve customer service.