13-1 • Identify several ethical issues in how the use of information technologies in business affects • Employment • Individuality • Working conditions • Privacy • Crime • Health • Solutions to societal problems Question 13
13-*Identify several ethical issues in how the use of
information technologies in business
affectsEmploymentIndividualityWorking
conditionsPrivacyCrimeHealthSolutions to societal problemsQuestion
13
13-*Learning ObjectivesIdentify several types of security
management strategies and defenses, and explain how they can be
used to ensure the security of business applications of information
technologyPropose several ways that business managers and
professionals can help to lessen the harmful effects and increase
the beneficial effects of the use of information technology
13-*IT Security, Ethics, and Society
13-*Security Management at Big BazaarThe goal of security
management is accuracy, integrity, and safety of all information
system processes and resources
13-*Internetworked Security DefensesEncryptionData is
transmitted in scrambled formIt is unscrambled by computer systems
for authorized users onlyThe most widely used method uses a pair of
public and private keys unique to each individual
13-*Internetworked Security DefensesFirewallsA gatekeeper system
that protects Big Bazaar intranets and other computer networks from
intrusionProvides a filter and safe transfer point for access
to/from the Internet and other networksImportant for individuals
who connect to the Internet with DSL or cable modemsCan deter
hacking, but cannot prevent it
13-*Internetworked Security DefensesEmail MonitoringUse of
content monitoring software that scans for troublesome words that
might compromise corporate securityVirus DefensesCentralize the
updating and distribution of antivirus softwareUse a security suite
that integrates virus protection with firewalls, Web security, and
content blocking features
13-*Auditing IT SecurityIT Security AuditsPerformed by internal
or external auditorsReview and evaluation of security measures and
management policiesGoal is to ensure that that proper and adequate
measures and policies are in place
