Date of Publication :5th April 2018

Abstract: Over the years it has been observed that SAARC nations mainly worked towards development of economic relationship among the SAARC nations. Attempts are also on to further enhance trade relations with the member nations. At the age of the Internet and its evolutionary technologies global business has been envisioned as a big possibility. Despite of various security threats, member nations agreed to formalize manifold activities to boost global business through the use of prevalent internet connectivity. This paper will explore various security issues as trade barrier among neighboring nations, the need to reform the existing cyber laws for promoting international business. Particularly, the paper will highlight necessity of secure cyber framework for boosting e-business among the eight countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) keeping in mind the three dimensions of security -- confidentiality, integrity and availability.

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