INFS1301 Computing Ethics & Society - Week01 Lec1

Flashcards about Information Technology, IT Professional Organizations, and Ethics

Information Technology (IT)

In the late 1950s, it consisted of computational data processing, decision support, and business software. Today, it includes computer tech support, network and database administration, software deployment, and information security.

IT Industry Employment

Includes telecommunications, healthcare, video gaming, IT services, software developers, hardware designers, mobile apps, mobile & wireless, TV/Video/Film, cyber crime & security, finance, cloud services, e-commerce, and social media.

IT Professional Organizations

Organizations that encourage industry cooperation by establishing standards for professional conduct or technology. They often recognize excellence through awards or certification programs.

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

A global community of computing professionals and students. Their vision is to promote a world where computing helps solve tomorrow’s problems.

Computer Trade Industry Association (CompTIA)

Known for its certification programs. It offers courses and exams related to networking, Linux, project management, security, mobility, and other IT specialties. It also has a Trustmark program.

Best Practices

Guidelines and ethics that represent the most efficient course of action in a given business situation. The best way to deal with problems and issues that arise.

IEEE

The world's largest professional association for the advancement of technology, contributing extensively to research and standards related to engineering and electronics.

Association for Women in Computing (AWC)

Dedicated to helping women advance their IT careers. Members are women in various IT-related roles.

EDUCAUSE

A nonprofit association and the foremost community of IT leaders and professionals committed to advancing higher education through the use of information technology.

Information Ethics

The branch of ethics that focuses on the relationship between the creation, organization, dissemination, and use of information, and the ethical standards and moral codes governing human conduct in society.

Morality

Study of the concept of what is right versus wrong conduct.

Hacking

The use of computers and software without the owner's permission, often involves accessing systems or networks without authorization.

Phishing

The act of sending deceptive emails or messages that trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details.

Malware

Software designed to intentionally cause damage to a computer, server, or computer network.

Ransomware

A type of cyberattack that threatens to publish a victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid.

Involves the use of computing technology for criminal activities, such as fraud, identity theft,