COMPUTER ETHICS & COMPUTER HACKING
Introduction Ethics is the branch of philosophy that involves systemizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. A Hacker is someone who seeks and exploits weakness in a computer or computer network
Computer Ethics is a branch of practically philosophy which deals with how computer professionals should make decision regarding professional and social conduct Computer Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behavior of a group or individual.
COMPUTER ETHICS are a set of moral principles that controls the use of computers It includes, Intellectual property rights Privacy concerns & How computer impact on the society
Importance of Computer Ethics Three Main Reasons. Logical Malleability Importance of Computer Ethics Three Main Reasons Logical Malleability Transformation Factor Invisibility Factor Invisible Programming value Invisible complex calculation Invisible Abuse
Ethical Theories An Ethical theory determines if an action or set of action is morally right or wrong. Aspects of theories Kantianism(Immanual Kant) Utilitarianism(Consequentialism)
STRENGTH & WEAKNESS It assumes equality. KANTIANISM CONSEQUENTIALISM STRENGTH It assumes equality. It is based on logic and rationality. If sometime is good enough for one person, logically it must be good enough for another person. It take into account different circumstances and can accommodate conflicting priorities. WEAKNESS It dose not take into account conflicting priorities or special circumstances like stealing of good. It dose not take into account the individual or accommodate minority groups.
Professional code of conduct BCS (British computer society)condition of membership Ethical Dilemma (complex Situation) The situation is which guiding moral principles cannot determine which course of action is right or wrong.
Different kinds of ethical dilemmas Accounting Bank Teller Computer Journalism/Advertising Law Enforcement Personal Real Estate Retailing Teacher
Framework for ethical decision macking Steps Issue Identification Information Gathering Consider Alternatives Evaluative Alternatives from various perspectives Making a decision with ethical perspectives Propose a convincing ethical decision Reflect a convincing ethics of decision