BIS 219 Week 5 DQs

This file of BIS 219 Week 5 Discussion Questions shows the solutions to the following points:

DQ 1: What are the basic provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the U.S. Patriot Act? What effect(s) are these pieces of legislation having on information security? What measures have businesses implemented to ensure they are in compliance?DQ 2: Define Web 2.. How would you describe Web 2. to someone who has not taken a course in information systems? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these new technologies?DQ 3: Define Wi-Fi. How is Wi-Fi being used to support mobile computing and m-commerce? How does Wi-Fi affect the use of cellular phones for m-commerce?DQ 4: What are the three fundamental tenets of a code of ethics? What ethical issues might arise with the widespread use of information systems? What preemptive measures might a business take to avoid ethical problems?DQ 5: Are there ethical and legal considerations particular to conducting e-commerce? If so, what are these considerations? What measures can businesses adopt to ensure information security in e-commerce transactions?