I wouldn’t really consider this a ‘new’ front line. I could see where the author is coming from when she says ‘new’ though since you don’t see an appropriate amount of companies doing this. It’s all about identity identification by using such things as tokens and biometrics. Pretty good read.

The Internet has presented previously unimaginable opportunities for enterprises of all types, including financial services institutions. Online transactions are at an all-time high as enterprises enthusiastically cultivate the Internet as a vital sales channel.

Careful examination of consumer behavior, however, may reveal the first signs of trouble ahead.

Losing Confidence

A continual cadence of high-profile security breaches involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal data as well as a growing incidence of online fraud through tactics such as phishing and pharming attacks appear to be eroding consumer confidence in e-commerce, including consumer use of financial services Web sites.[more]

Tags: Computer Protection, Defense in Depth