Com Security, Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

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is any event or action that could
cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability

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computer security risk

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is an online or Internet-based illegal act

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cybercrime

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Examples of cybercrime

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cybercrime, Crackers Script Kiddies Corporate Spies, Unethical Employees, Cyber extortionists Cyberterrorists

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examples of Computer Security Risks

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internet and network attacks; unauthorized access and use; system failure; information theft; hardware theft; and software theft

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is a Web site that evaluates
your computer to check for Internet and e-mail vulnerabilities

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online security service

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Affects a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works

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Computer Virus

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Copies itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network

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Worm

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A malicious program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program

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Trojan Horse

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Program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control

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Rootkit

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Internet and Network Attacks:
is a group of compromised computers connected to a network

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botnet

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A compromised computer

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zombie

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Internet and Network Attacks:
disrupts computer access to
Internet services

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denial of service attack (DoS attack)

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Internet and Network Attacks:
is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls

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back door

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Internet and Network Attacks:
is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appears legitimate

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Spoofing

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is hardware and/or software that protects a network’s resources from intrusion

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firewall

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• Analyzes all network traffic
• Assesses system vulnerabilities
• Identifies any unauthorized intrusions
• Notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior patterns or security breaches

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Intrusion detection software

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• Vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it

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Honeypot

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is the use of a computer or
network without permission

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Unauthorized access

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is the use of a computer or its data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities

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Unauthorized use

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Access controls define who can access a computer, when they can access it, and what actions they can take

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– identification and authentication
– User name
– Password
– CAPTCHA

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authenticates a person’s identity by translating a personal characteristic into a digital code that is compared with a digital code in a computer

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biometric device

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is the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks

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Digital forensics

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Areas that uses digital forensics

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Law enforcement; Criminal prosecutors; Military intelligence; Insurance agencies; Information security departments

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is the act of stealing computer equipment

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Hardware theft

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is the act of defacing or destroying computer equipment

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Hardware vandalism

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Hardware Theft and Vandalism: To help reduce the of chances of theft, companies and schools use a variety of security measures

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- Physical access controls - Alarm systems - Cables to lock equipment - Real time location system - Passwords, possessed objects, and biometrics

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Software theft occurs when someone

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- Steals software media - Intentionally erases programs - Illegally copies a program - Illegally registers and/or activates a - program

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occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information

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Information theft

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is a process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access

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Encryption

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is an encrypted code that a person, Web site, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the sender

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digital signature

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Popular security techniques include:

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- Digital Certificates - Transport Layer Security (TLS) - Secure - HTTP - VPN

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is the prolonged malfunction of a computer

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System Failure

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A variety of factors can lead to system failure, including:

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– Aging hardware – Natural disasters – Electrical power problems – Errors in computer programs

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Two ways to protect from system failures caused by electrical power variations

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surge protectors and uninterruptable power supplies(UPS)

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is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed

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backup

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Two categories of backups:

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– Full backup – Selective backup

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The widespread use of computers has led to health concerns

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- Repetitive strain injury (RSI) – Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) – Computer vision syndrome (CVS)

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an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace

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Ergonomics

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occurs when the computer consumes someone’s entire social life

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Computer addiction

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the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems

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Computer ethics

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are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work

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Intellectual property rights

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protects any tangible form of expression

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copyright

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is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is ethical or unethical

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IT code of conduct

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involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computer

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Green computing

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refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them

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Information privacy

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is a small text file that a Web server stores on your computer

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cookie

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Web sites use cookies for a variety of reasons:

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-Allow for personalization -Store users’ passwords -Assist with online shopping -Track how often users visit a site -Target advertisements

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is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting

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Spam

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blocks e-mail messages from designated sources

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E-mail filtering

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attempt to remove spam before it reaches your inbox

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Anti-spam programs

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is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking e-mail message that attempts to obtain your personal and financial information

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Phishing

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is a scam where a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and financial information via spoofing

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Pharming

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limits the rights of others viewing a credit report to only those with a legitimate business need

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1970 Fair Credit Reporting Act

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is defined as gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of trust and naivety

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Social engineering

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involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee’s use of a computer

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Employee monitoring

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is the process of restricting access to certain material on the Web

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Content filtering

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restricts access to specified Web sites

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Web filtering software