1. E-Profile-based Security for Critical Transactions in Web Applications Written by: Jean Stephan et al., 2009 Reported by: Renato Casipe, 2/15/2010

2. Goal of the Paper The goal of this paper is to propose a security framework which depends on the collaboration of ecommerce stakeholders in order to build an infrastructure that provides confidence and security while respecting the privacy of individuals at the same time.

3. Process Flow Legend User Profile Development: R = f (S1, S2, S3, S4, P, F, G)

4. Process Flow Legend Confidence Coefficient: C = f (T, R, K)…

5. Process Flow of Distributed Model User Profile Development: R = f (S1, S2, S3, S4, P, F, G) Confidence Coefficient: C = f (T, R, K)…Depending on the outcome of C, the vendor may decide to allow or decline the transaction. Profile Builder -> Rating Agent -> Confidence -> Determiner -> Vendor Decision