ASPIDA: An Observatory for Security and Privacy in the Greek e-Business Sector

Abstract

Modern e-business policy aims to better frame and steer progress and advancements towards a legal and security aware framework. However, a large percentage of cases neglects the adoption of good security practices, exposing customers to potential risks. In this work, we present a hybrid approach upon self-assessment, self-improvement and self-regulation motivation, offered by the observAtory for Security and PrIvacy DAta (ASPIDA) system. To address privacy and security weaknesses we monitor and analyze a set of security and privacy metrics and indicators. The evaluation of the aforementioned criteria drives an outcome in the form of a digital badge of good practices for the specific website. This digital badge is a recognition and can be used by the e-business owners as an attraction that frames the services and content they offer to the public. © 2021 ACM.