Module 2.2 Security, legal and ethical issues Theme: Finding solutions

Computer crime Computer crime involves the use of ICT to commit a crime or to assist in the commission of a crime.

Computer crime Examples –Data theft –Identity theft –Pornographic exploitation –Paedophile ‘rings’ –Piracy –Theft of computer resources –Theft from companies and bank accounts

Computer crime Containing and preventing is difficult because –no specially trained police officers –budget not big enough –laws unclear –crime committed across international boundaries.

Activity EXPLORE Activity 1 p 68 1

Security risks –Malware –Unauthorised access –Unauthorised use –Hardware theft –Software theft –Data theft –System failure Security in ICT

TERMINOLOGY Activity 2 p 69 2 Activity

Security in ICT Precautions – Control access Lockable cases Kensington lock cables Key control

Security in ICT Precautions – Backups

APPLY Activity 3 P 71 3 Activity

Precautions – Install malware detection and removal tools Anti-virus software Spyware prevention software Firewall software Security in ICT

EXPLORE Activity 4 p 74 4 Activity

Security in ICT Precautions – Safeguard against system failure UPS

APPLY Activity 5 p 75 5 Activity

Legal issues What rights do you have as worker or employee? What right do you have as consumer of –Hardware –Software EULA

EXPLORE Activity 6 p 77 6 Activity

Ethical issues Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics PLAGIARISM

EXPLORE Activity 7 p 78 7 Activity

CHECKLIST  I can Activity