1. Security Issues, Ethics, & Emerging Technologies in Education

2. 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

3. Security Risks Computer Viruses Unauthorized access & use
Information theft

4. 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

5. 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

6. Security Risks Computer Viruses – Detection & Removal
Anti-Virus Software
Look for files that change / alter / act like known viruses
Repair infected files

7. Security Risks
Unauthorized access & use - Types
Hacker

8. 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

9. Security Risks
Unauthorized access & use - Protection
Firewall

10. Safeguards Hardware Software Data Encryption Data Backup
Software Piracy
EULA
Single-user
Multi-user
Network-user
Community/State-user
Data Encryption
Data Backup

11. 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.

12. Ethics
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet Filters
Teacher Observation

13. Copyright Laws Fair Use Public Domain Document, document, document
Ask for permission
Public Domain
Use Royalty Free files
Clip-art
Audio Files

14. 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