WGU d333 terms

Utilitarianism

Focuses on maximizing overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.

Consequentialism

Judges actions based solely on their outcomes.

Virtue Ethics

Emphasizes an individual's character as central to ethical thinking.

Deontology

Bases morality on whether actions adhere to rules, not consequences.

Kantian Ethics

Morality is determined by duty and respect for autonomy.

GDPR

EU law that strengthens data protection for individuals.

Wiretap Act

Prohibits interception of communications without consent.

FISA

Governs surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes.

CIA Triad

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are key principles.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

Long-term cyberattack aimed at data theft.

BYOD Policy

Allows employees to use personal devices for work, increasing productivity but posing security risks.

Waterfall Model

Sequential development process where each stage depends on the previous one.

Agile Development

Iterative approach allowing flexibility in requirements.

Quality Assurance (QA)

Ensures reliable product operation at each development stage.

Patents

Protect inventions; utility patents cover new processes or improvements.

Copyrights

Protect original works like art and software from unauthorized use.