Business Information Technology - Week Five Questions

Explain the ethical issues surrounding information technology

Ethics is a system of moral principle that considers our actions from right and wrong. Ethical issues surrounding informational technology consist of the following

-Intellectual property: collection of rights that protect creative and intellectual effort.

-Copyright: Exclusive right to do certain acts with intangible property

-Fair use doctrine: In certain situations, it is legal to use copyrighted material

-Pirated software: unauthorized use, duplicate, distribution, or sale of copyrighted software.

-Counterfeit software: software that is manufactured to look like the real thing and sold as such

 Describe a situation involving technology that is ethical but illegal

A situation involving technology that is ethical but illegal may be; when one purchases a program for their computer and creates a backup copy in case of any damage or loss of the original. Even though it states that copies of the program are illegal and should not be made the backing up of a program for your own use is not cheating the procedures of customers. This situation is most definitely considered unethical if the copy is being made multiple times to sell over the internet or at a market then the issue becomes both unethical an illegal.

Describe and explain one of the computer use policies that a company might employ

A company may employ an ‘internet use policy’ to contain general principles to guide the proper use of the internet. This has some unique aspects that make it a good candidate for its own policy. Implementing this policy means that all employees are encouraged to use the internet responsibly. These policies include:
1. Describe available internet services
2. Define the purpose and restriction of Internet access
3. Complements the ethical computer use policy
4. Describes user responsibilities
5. States the ramification for violations

What are the 5 main technology security risks?

1)      Human Error: after complete recheck to find any mistakes

2)      Natural Disasters: regularly save data as back up and in alternative area

3)      Technical Failures: install a trustworthy spyware fighter and regularly save data in a separate

4)      Deliberate Acts: constantly monitor the employees actions when working in the firm

5)      Management Failure: Ensure proper training and procedures in the workplace to new employees

Outline one way to reduce risk

One way to reduce risk may include ‘The second line of defence technology.’ Organisations can deploy numerous technologies to prevent information security breaches. When determining which types of technologies to invest in, it helps to understand the three primary information security areas:

1 ) authentication and authorisation

2) Prevention and resistance

3) Detection and response

What is a disaster recovery plan, what strategies might a firm employ?

A disaster recovery plan examines those situations that prevent you from carrying on business. Disaster Recovery is a process of regaining access to computer systems and data after a disaster has taken place. Careful planning helps your business get back to normal operations as quickly as possible. A firm might employ the following strategies.

-        location of backup data: offsite data kept in order

-        Develop information security policies

-        Communicate the information security policies

-        Identify critical information assets and risks

-        Obtain stakeholder support