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COMPUTER ETHICS & COMPUTER HACKING. Introduction Ethics is the branch of philosophy that involves systemizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. A Hacker is someone who seeks and exploits weakness in a computer or computer network.
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COMPUTER ETHICS & COMPUTER HACKING
IntroductionEthics is the branch of philosophy that involves systemizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.A Hacker is someone who seeks and exploits weakness in a computer or computer network
Computer Ethics is a branch of practically philosophy which deals with how computer professionals should make decision regarding professional and social conduct Computer Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behavior of a group or individual.
COMPUTER ETHICS are a set of moral principles that controls the use of computers It includes, • Intellectual property rights • Privacy concerns & • How computer impact on the society
Importance of Computer EthicsThree Main Reasons Logical Malleability Transformation Factor Invisibility FactorInvisible Programming valueInvisible complex calculation Invisible Abuse
Ethical Theories An Ethical theory determines if an action or set of action is morally right or wrong. Aspects of theories • Kantianism(Immanual Kant) • Utilitarianism(Consequentialism)
Professional code of conduct BCS (British computer society)condition of membership Ethical Dilemma (complex Situation) The situation is which guiding moral principles cannot determine which course of action is right or wrong.
Different kinds of ethical dilemmas • Accounting • Bank Teller • Computer • Journalism/Advertising • Law Enforcement • Personal • Real Estate • Retailing • Teacher
Framework for ethical decision macking Steps • Issue Identification • Information Gathering • Consider Alternatives • Evaluative Alternatives from various perspectives • Making a decision with ethical perspectives • Propose a convincing ethical decision • Reflect a convincing ethics of decision