D33 Ethics and Cybersecurity
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Section 1
This section overviews the course layout.
Section 2
In this section, three competencies are covered across three modules. This
section of the course contains Modules 1, 2, and 3, as follows: • Module 1:
An Overview of Ethics
• Module 2: Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users
• Module 3: Cyberattacks and Cybersecurity
Module 1 An Overview of Ethics
Define the following terms. (p.4)
Ethics : A code of behavior that is defined by the group to which an individual belongs.
Morals : The personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions
about what is right and what is wrong.
Virtue : A habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable.
Vice : A habit of unacceptable behavior
Integrity : Adherence to a personal code of principles.
Complete the table by identifying the legal and ethical considerations for each
example. (p.6)
Example
Ethical? Legal?
1. No No Sleeping on the clock.
2. No No Using a business donation for personal use.
3. Yes Yes Asking for a promotion at work.
4. No Yes Drinking wine while on call at work.
Explain the meaning of the term Bathsheba syndrome. (p.8)
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, The moral corruption of people in power, which is often facilitated by a tendency for people to
look the other way when their leaders act inappropriately.
Identify the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. (p.11)
An organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on its
shareholders, consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers. CSR is
important because it helps companies be responsible, sustainable, and successful in the long
run.
Why is fostering corporate social responsibility and good business ethics
important? What is one way an organization can improve their business ethics?
Fostering corporate social responsibility and good business ethics is crucial as it builds
trust, promotes a positive reputation, reduces risk, and improves employee morale. One
way to improve business ethics is to establish a Code of Conduct, outlining the company's
values and principles for ethical behavior. This code should be communicated to all
employees, with training provided to ensure everyone understands what's expected of
them, setting a strong ethical tone and guiding decision-making.
Identify one way you include ethical considerations in your own decision making.
I include ethical considerations in my decision making by asking myself "How will
this decision affect others?" and considering the potential impact on people. This
helps me make choices that are not only good for me, but also good for others and
the world around me.
Why should a business appoint a corporate ethics officer? (p. 18)
A business should appoint a corporate ethics officer because it's like having a "moral
compass" who makes sure the company is doing the right thing, even when no one is
watching. They help ensure the company is honest, fair, and responsible, which builds
trust with customers, employees, and the community.
What might a company’s code of ethics look like? (p.21)
An effective code of ethics helps ensure that employees abide by the law, follow necessary
regulations, and behave in an ethicalmm
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Section 1
This section overviews the course layout.
Section 2
In this section, three competencies are covered across three modules. This
section of the course contains Modules 1, 2, and 3, as follows: • Module 1:
An Overview of Ethics
• Module 2: Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users
• Module 3: Cyberattacks and Cybersecurity
Module 1 An Overview of Ethics
Define the following terms. (p.4)
Ethics : A code of behavior that is defined by the group to which an individual belongs.
Morals : The personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions
about what is right and what is wrong.
Virtue : A habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable.
Vice : A habit of unacceptable behavior
Integrity : Adherence to a personal code of principles.
Complete the table by identifying the legal and ethical considerations for each
example. (p.6)
Example
Ethical? Legal?
1. No No Sleeping on the clock.
2. No No Using a business donation for personal use.
3. Yes Yes Asking for a promotion at work.
4. No Yes Drinking wine while on call at work.
Explain the meaning of the term Bathsheba syndrome. (p.8)
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, The moral corruption of people in power, which is often facilitated by a tendency for people to
look the other way when their leaders act inappropriately.
Identify the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. (p.11)
An organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on its
shareholders, consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers. CSR is
important because it helps companies be responsible, sustainable, and successful in the long
run.
Why is fostering corporate social responsibility and good business ethics
important? What is one way an organization can improve their business ethics?
Fostering corporate social responsibility and good business ethics is crucial as it builds
trust, promotes a positive reputation, reduces risk, and improves employee morale. One
way to improve business ethics is to establish a Code of Conduct, outlining the company's
values and principles for ethical behavior. This code should be communicated to all
employees, with training provided to ensure everyone understands what's expected of
them, setting a strong ethical tone and guiding decision-making.
Identify one way you include ethical considerations in your own decision making.
I include ethical considerations in my decision making by asking myself "How will
this decision affect others?" and considering the potential impact on people. This
helps me make choices that are not only good for me, but also good for others and
the world around me.
Why should a business appoint a corporate ethics officer? (p. 18)
A business should appoint a corporate ethics officer because it's like having a "moral
compass" who makes sure the company is doing the right thing, even when no one is
watching. They help ensure the company is honest, fair, and responsible, which builds
trust with customers, employees, and the community.
What might a company’s code of ethics look like? (p.21)
An effective code of ethics helps ensure that employees abide by the law, follow necessary
regulations, and behave in an ethicalmm
e s sa
a gnen
s .e
d orw. n Il ot a h
d ei dg_h
b ylights an organization’s key ethical issues
