INSE 300 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems
Cybersecurity and IT ethics is a subject that addresses the crossroads between the need for a computerized modern world and a human desire for fairness, objectivity, security and reason. The course explores the historical, theoretical, and thematic dimensions of ethics as it relates to information technology and cybersecurity. Historical context, frameworks, challenges and theories are explored. Information security standards, computer viruses, hacktivism, cyberstalking and ethical behavior using social media are topics covered.
Cross Listed Courses
None
Corequisite
None
Washington Technology University
Syllabus
INSE 300 : Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems
5 Credits
Approved: 7/19/2018 2:28:42 PM
Course Description
Cybersecurity and IT ethics is a subject that addresses the crossroads between the need for a computerized modern world and a human desire for fairness, objectivity, security and reason. The course explores the historical, theoretical, and thematic dimensions of ethics as it relates to information technology and cybersecurity. Historical context, frameworks, challenges and theories are explored. Information security standards, computer viruses, hacktivism, cyberstalking and ethical behavior using social media are topics covered.
Course Required Resources
· Reynolds, G. (2014). Ethics in Information Technology. Cengage Learning.
Course Outcomes
Explain how culture shapes and is shaped by developing technologies
Describe how ethical concerns involving rapid advances in technology are depicted in popular Social Media and other internet or electronic applications
Identify and practice a methodology for analyzing and understanding the ethical and values issues embedded within information and organizational dilemmas
Demonstrate understanding of ethical concerns raised through the history of technological progress and examine how technology evolves from social relationships
Create a theoretical framework for understanding and responding to ethical and values issues and explain social ethics and their impact on social relationships
Develop an individual plan for addressing those ethical and values issues relating them to information technology use in personal life and organizations
Course Keywords
Social auditing, Software piracy, Anonymous expression, Libel, Slander, Defamation, Internet censorship, Exploit, Hacktivism, Phishing, Cyberstalking, Cybersquatting, Spyware, Intellectual property, CALEA, Negligence, Reasonable professional standard, COPA, Identify theft
Assignment Summary
25% Project –Analysis and Personal Response to a Real-World Cybersecurity Ethics Case Study
The student will write a report addressing specific ethical issues regarding an information technology or cybersecurity ethics case study. The case study may come from lectures, textbook or journal articles used in class. The paper will discuss the case, outline the issues and/or ethical dilemmas and formulate a response based on a personal ethical framework. The paper will also discuss how it was handled, any legal considerations, professional considerations, or opinions of experts. The report must include how the author would personally handle the case. The goal is to analyze the ethical issue, presenting all sides of the case, and drawing a conclusion as to why this issue is significant. The paper will be 8 - 10 pages in length, double spaced, excluding title page and references, in APA format. As well as referencing the textbook, the student should also perform outside research on the ethical issue.
25% Instructor Determined Assignments, Collaboration and Participation (attendance and online activities)
The instructor will evaluate participation in the course and in online discussions. The instructor may also include other assignments. The instructor-determined assignments and discussions will be distributed and evaluated such that the total point value reflects the weighting given in the rubrics. The instructor will provide the grading criteria, rubrics, and directions for completing these assignments.
25% Mid Term Exam
Students should be prepared to answer a variety of types of questions pertinent to the concepts covered in or suggested by the course materials, assignments and activities. The instructor may provide additional information about the content, style, and grading criteria of this exam. The test will cover all concepts covered since the first day of class.
25% Final Exam
Students should be prepared to answer a variety of types of questions pertinent to the concepts covered in or suggested by the course materials, assignments and activities. The instructor may provide additional information about the content, style, and grading criteria of this exam. The exam will be limited to concepts covered since the mid-term.