Suggested Schedule:
The following sample module plan is based on the offering
of three to six hours of lectures.
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Ethics.................................................... 0.2 to.5 hour
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Computer Room
Environment....................... 0.2
to.5 hour
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Physical
Security......................................
0.2 to.5 hour
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Data
Security........................................... 0.5 to 1 hour
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Security
Training....................................... 0.1to0.2
hour
B.
Homework and Lab Exercises
Following are examples of Class /Lab/ Paper exercises to
enhance the lecture material for the module.
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Visit the microcomputer facility. Interview users
and staff, asking their opinions about the ethical considerations discussed
in class.
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Examine the computer laboratory, identifying
potential problems with physical security.
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Design a security backup procedure for a personal
computer/ workstation.
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Recover a ‘lost’ file/program from a disk.
Bibliography
Johnson, Douglas W., Computer Ethics: A Guide for the New Age,
The Brethren Press, 1984.
This low-cost, readable paperback book introduces
critical issues, including: personal data, decision-making and identifying,
building and maintaining ethics in a computer society. This book addresses the
question of ethics in the indiscriminate use of the personal computer. The
concept of what ethics are is proposed and suggestions are made for
establishing a code for personal computer use.
Department of Defense, “Personal Computer Security
Considerations,” NCSC-WA-002-85, Dec. 1985
This publication provides a general discussion of some
issues pertinent to microcomputer security in the home and business
environment.
DATAPRO Research Corp., “Data Pro Reports on Information
Security”, 1988
This is a collection of reports dealing with all aspect
of information security. Reports IS30-xxx-xxx are primarily concerned with
the subject of microcomputer security.
DATAPRO Research Corp.
Delran, NJ 08075 (800) 328-2776
Richards, T., Schou, C.D. & Fites, P.E. “Information Systems
Security Laws and Legislation,” in Information Security Modules,
Department of Defense, 1989.
Richards, et. al. review topics, timely laws and
legislation about computer security as it relates to the individual and the
organization.
