1. Information Ethics “first the heart, then the work” St. Vincent de Paul (1581–1660)

2. Insatiable Curiosity…

3. The Hacker Motif… “ A hacker advocates the free pursuit and sharing of knowledge without restriction, even as they acknowledge that applying it is something else…” – Tom Cross ` “ A hacker advocates the free pursuit and sharing of knowledge without restriction, even as they acknowledge that applying it is something else…” – Tom Cross `

4. The White Hat…

5. Ethics [ Ethics is the application of reason and intelligence to issues of right and wrong. It’s working out what it is right to do in any given set of circumstances and doing it, regardless of favor or criticism ] – Leon Ho

6. Vincentian Ethics St. Vincent de Paul (1581–1660) is well known for his contribution to charitable and social works. Even though he left no detailed examination of his business practices, by examining his life and his commitment to the poor, it is possible to frame a Vincentian theology of business ethics. Such an understanding would include educating students in the social teachings of the Catholic Church, a preferential option for the poor, good organization, sound business theory, economizing, and a foundation in the liberal arts.

7. Vincentian Concepts Inertia ( - ): doing nothing at all Divergence ( + ): doing too much Fulcrum ( /\ ): balance

8. Business Ethics “Rumors of intruders building careers in computer security are exagg— erated…it is a rare company that trusts someone with such ethics and personal conduct. Banks, for example, do not hire embezzlers as consultants.”

9. Final Thoughts… Myth: “Business is Business” “A discipline that relies on trust and responsibility has no place for someone technically competent yet devoid of ethics.” -- G. Omond