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Assignment 1

Instructions

Please read the complete booklet of ACM Code of Ethics in the Lecture 1 Notes. Try to understand the various parts of the Code and think how they might come into play in the real world. Answer by preparing a double-spaced, typed response to be submitted via DC CONNECT through "Turnitin".

  • Pick one of the 5 case studies in the booklet.

  • Discuss how ethics plays into the scenario (generally). Which ethical "rules" come into play? Do ethics and law seem to agree or disagree? Explain clearly. 1 - 2 pages.

  • How would you handle the situation (in the case you selected) if you were a cyber security investigator hired by the organization? What would you do to remain ethical? Explain. 1/2 page

  • How would you handle the situation if you were in law enforcement? Explain. 1/2 page

  • How might you handle the situation if you were in CSIS or the CIA? Explain. 1/2 page

  • Overall, the expectation is a typed response of no less than 700 words (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 pages)

  • Hint: Consider several viewpoints when discussing the ethical situation - individual, societal, philosophical, religious...

Hint: Do research to answer the questions and provide references to the sources/links. REQUIRED at least 3 references.

DUE MAY 30. Worth 15% of your grade. INDEPENDENT WORK ONLY.

Rubric:

professionalism & quality of research, writing and communications (33.3%)

ideas/creativity/thoughtfulness - evidence of understanding of topics and issues (33.3%)

effective at "role plays" of investigator, law enforcement, CSIS (33.3%)