Security Issues, Ethics, & Emerging Technologies in Education
Learning Objectives Identify security risks that threaten home and school computers Describe how computer viruses and malicious software programs work and steps you can take to prevent viruses Describe different ways schools safeguard computers and networks Explain why computer backup is important and how it is accomplished Define what is meant by information privacy and its impact on schools Identify the components of copyright that impact education Describe the ethical issues related to Internet usage and steps schools are taking to address them
Security Risks Computer Viruses Unauthorized access & use Information theft
Security Risks Computer Viruses - Types Boot Sector Virus File Virus Loads into memory on boot Infects targeted files File Virus Inserted code that effects a specific program Macro Virus Code within a program such as MS Excel or MS Word
Security Risks Computer Viruses - Variations Worms Trojan Horse Self-replicated file that sends itself to other nodes (computers) on a network Trojan Horse Looks like a legitimate program
Security Risks Computer Viruses – Detection & Removal Anti-Virus Software Look for files that change / alter / act like known viruses Repair infected files
Security Risks Unauthorized access & use - Types Hacker
Security Risks Unauthorized access & use - Protection Access Control User Name Usually dictated by some protocol Passwords Use combination of letters, digits, words, initials and dates Make the password at least 8 characters Add one or more numbers Use upper and lower case letters Possessed Objects & Biometric Devise ID Cards Fingerprint readers
Security Risks Unauthorized access & use - Protection Firewall
Safeguards Hardware Software Data Encryption Data Backup Software Piracy EULA Single-user Multi-user Network-user Community/State-user Data Encryption Data Backup
Ethics Moral Guidelines that govern the use of computers, networks & information systems Information Privacy Unauthorized collection & use of information Phishing Spam Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Schools & public library‘s must protect children from obscene, pornographic, and other information considered harmful to minors.
Ethics Acceptable Use Policies Internet Filters Teacher Observation
Copyright Laws Fair Use Public Domain Document, document, document Ask for permission Public Domain Use Royalty Free files Clip-art Audio Files
Links Password Generator Password Safe Password Strength PCTools Password Generator Password Safe Keepass Password Safe Password Strength How Secure Is My Password? Backup Software DropBox iBackup Royalty Free Files FreeDigitalPhotos.net RoyaltyFreeMusic.com