Ethical and Secure Computing: A Concise Module

Description

This engaging textbook highlights the essential need for a strong ethical framework in our approach to computer, information and engineering science. Through thought-provoking questions and case studies, the reader is challenged to consider the deeper implications arising from the use of today’s rapidly-evolving computing technologies and ever-changing communication ecosystems. This updated second edition features new material on information security, intellectual property rights, the Internet of Things, and 5G technologies. Topics and features: introduces a philosophical framework and tools for understanding and analyzing computer ethics in personal, public, and professional spheres; describes the impact of computer technology on issues of security, privacy, anonymity, and civil liberties; examines intellectual property rights in the context of computing, including the risks and liabilities associated with software; discusses such key social issues in computing as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and risks to physical and mental health; reviews the history of computer crime, and the threat of digitally facilitated bullying, harassment, and discrimination; considers the ethical challenges arising from online social networks, mobile telecommunications, virtual reality, the Internet of Things, and 5G technologies; includes learning objectives, discussion questions and exercises throughout the book. This concise and accessible work addresses the critical ethical and moral issues important to all designers and users of computer technologies. The text incorporates the latest curricula requirements for undergraduate courses in computer science, and offers invaluable insights into the social impact and legal challenges posed by the latest generation of computing devices and networks. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Morality and the Law (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 1-16 Ethics and Ethical Analysis (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 17-33 Ethics and the Professions (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 35-57 Anonymity, Security, Privacy, and Civil Liberties (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 59-83 Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 85-111 Social Context of Computing (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 113-147 Software Issues: Risks and Liabilities (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 149-176 Computer Crimes (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 177-195 Cyberbullying (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 197-207 Evolving Realities: Ethical and Secure Computing in the New Technological Spaces (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 209-228 Ethical, Privacy, and Security Issues in the Online Social Network Ecosystems (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 229-257 Evolving Cyberspace: The Marriage of 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies (Joseph Migga Kizza)....Pages 259-280 Back Matter ....Pages 281-285