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Ethics for IT Professionals
The document discusses various topics relating to ethics and information technology including definitions of ethics, computer ethics, and issues like privacy, property, and access. It also covers computer viruses, types of computer crimes, hacking, software piracy, and ethical dilemmas. Computer viruses are defined as programs designed to spread and interfere with computers. Types of computer crimes include those targeting information, medium of attack, tools used, and motives like economic or psychological gain. Hacking and software piracy are also defined and their advantages and disadvantages discussed. Ethical dilemmas concern areas like privacy, information accuracy, access, and intellectual property rights.
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- 1. PROF. ERWIN M.GLOBIO, MSIT )
- 2. • What isEthics and Information Technology?? • Ethical issues relating to computer application • Security Threats – Computer Viruses – Cyber Crime – Software piracy and Hacking – Computer crime prevention – Ethical dilemmas and consideration Ethics In Information Tech.
- 3. Ethics • Derived fromthe Greek word “ethos”, which means “custom”, “habit”, and “way of living” • Definition: "the discipline and practice of applying value to human behavior, resulting in meaningful conduct.“ Ethics In Information Tech.
- 4. Computer Ethics • Computerethics defined as the application of classical ethical principles to the use of computer technology. • Ethical problems related to computers: – Privacy •Computers create a false sense of security •People do not realize how vulnerable information stored on computers are – Property •Physical property •Intellectual property •Data as property Ethics In Information Tech.
- 5. • Access – Accessto computing technology – Access to data • Accuracy – Accuracy of information stored • Hacking, cracking and virus creation • Software piracy Ethics In Information Tech.
- 6. The Ten Commandmentsof computer ethics have been defined by the Computer Ethics Institute. • 1) Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. • 2) Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work. • 3) Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files. • 4) Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. • 5) Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. Ethics In Information Tech.
- 7. • 6) Thoushalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid. • 7) Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorisation. • 8) Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output. • 9) Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write. • 10) Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect. Ethics In Information Tech.
- 8. What is ComputerVirus? • Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation. Ethics In Information Tech.
- 9. Spreading of Virus •Virus are most easily spread, • Spread through E-mail Attachments, – Instant Messaging messages, – Funny Images, – Audio and Videos files, – Downloading files from Internet, – Greeting cards and many more. Ethics In Information Tech.
- 10. Steps to helpavoid Viruses • Use an Internet firewall, • Subscribe to industry standard antivirus software, • Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know, • Scan each and every attachment, • Rules to be followed, while surfing net Ethics In Information Tech.
- 11. Computer Crime • ITInfrastructure • Illegal access • Illegal Interuption • Data Interfare • System Interfrence • Misuse Of Devices • Electronic Fraud Ethics In Information Tech.
- 12. TYPES OF COMPUTERCRIMES • TARGET OF THE CRIME • MEDIUM OF THE ATTACK • TOOL • INTIMIDATE OR DECEIVE Ethics and Information Tech.
- 13. Types of ComputerCriminal • Outsiders • Insiders Ethics In Information Tech.
- 14. REASON FOR COMPUTER CRIME •ECONOMIC • IDEOLOGICAL • PSYCHOLOGICAL • EGOCENTRIC Ethics In Information Tech.
- 15. METHODS OF ATTACK •DATA TAMPERING • Programming Techniques • OTHER METHODS Ethics In Information Tech.
- 16. Software piracy andHacking Ethics In Information Tech.
- 17. What is PIRACY??????? Reselling Media Downloading from a website Taping songs Buying a used book or CD Watching broadcast television but skipping commercials Ethics In Information Tech.
- 18. Types of PIRACY •End User Piracy • Client – Server Piracy • Internet Piracy • Hard-Disk Piracy • Software Counterfeiting Ethics In Information Tech.
- 19. HACKER • Some onewho bypasses the system’s access controls by taking advantage of security weaknesses left in the system by developers . • SYSTEM Access confidential information Threaten someone from YOUR computer Broadcast your confidential letters or materials . Store illegal material Ethics In Information Tech.
- 20. Evils of Hacking •Compromise the security of system without permission from an authorized party, usually with the intent of accessing computers connected to the network. Ethics In Information Tech.
- 21. Advantages of Hacking •To determine problem and weakness for program • Creation of firewall • Useful for military purpose and spying • Better computer security Ethics In Information Tech.
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- 23. Ethical dilemmas inIT Dilemmas are discussed in relation to four areas- • Privacy • Information accuracy • Access to information • Intellectual property rights Ethics In Information Tech.
- 24. Ethical dilemmas in relationto IT • PLAGIARISM-The taking of ideas, writing and drawings or other similar intellectual property created by others and presenting it as your own. • NETIQUETTE-A set of rules (mainly unwritten) to follow while you are online. Ethics In Information Tech.
- 25. HOW CAN WESTOP IT • Internet crime prevention. • Prevention of cyber crime • Prevention of computer crime in banking • IT security • Computer crime prevention law • Hi tech crime prevention law • Computer crime preventing on line fraud • World risk investigation and terrorist prevention Ethics In Information Tech.
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