1. Introduction to Computer Ethics

2. Computer ethics defined (1)
The ethical questions that arise as a consequence of the development and deployment of computing technologies. This involves:
clarifying the issues & problems
developing a framework for their resolution
Johnson & Nissenbaum

3. Computer ethics defined (2)
The analysis of the nature and social impact of computer technology and the corresponding formulation and justification of policies for the ethical use of such technology
James Moor

4. Computer ethics defined (3)
Computer ethics examines the impact of computers on our social, legal, and moral systems …
Tavani

5. The uniqueness of the computer
It plays a defining role in the world
It has expanded capabilities
And provides expanded possibilities
It has created new entities
The scale of computer-dependent activities is greater than ever because of its:
Speed
Scope
Ability to store & manipulate large amounts of data
Ability to perform complex calculations

6. The uniqueness of computer ethics?
Consider some examples of the impact of this unique technology:
Privacy issues
Intellectual property issues
Workplace issues
Effects of malfunctions

7. Deborah Johnson
New species have special features and…if we simply treat them as the same as other familiar cases we may fail to recognize how the new features change the situation in morally significant ways.

8. James Moor
The logical malleability & informational enrichment capabilities of computers give rise to policy vacuums caused by conceptual muddles.

9. Computer ethics as a field of professional ethics
Most professions promote standards for acceptable behavior. What special responsibilities do computer professionals have?

10. Computer ethics as a field of philosophical ethics
Johnson
New species of old problems
Moor
Filling ethical policy vacuums
Brey
Disclosive ethics

11. Ethical Hacking
Independent computer security Professionals breaking into the computer systems.
Neither damage the target systems nor steal information.
Evaluate target systems security and report back to owners about the vulnerabilities found.

12. Ethical Hackers but not Criminal Hackers
Completely trustworthy.
Strong programming and computer networking skills.
Learn about the system and trying to find its weaknesses.
Techniques of Criminal hackers-Detection-Prevention.
Published research papers or released security software.
No Ex-hackers.