Assignment: The Law, Regulation & Ethics of Information Assurance
o Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
This key cybersecurity law makes it a federal crime to intentionally access a computer without authorization or to exceed authorized access. Explain the issue(s) presented by the CFAA term, "authorization," using recent example(s), and how it could be improved/corrected.
o Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Acceptable Use
BYOD means that devices employees own are being used for work. Discuss how an organization can/should manage the use of personal devices. What are the most important restrictions the organization can impose on work use? On personal use? Why are these limits important? How can they be established and enforced?
o The Privacy Act and Data Brokers
The Privacy Act controls the federal government protection of certain data in its systems of records. Explain how or if that Act applies to data the government accesses from commercial data brokers.
o Ransom Attack
Ransomware presents challenges to data integrity. NIST has drafted a practice guide regarding recovery from ransomware and other data integrity events. But, what could/should an organization do before ransomware attack? Why?
o Life Style Surveillance
Digitization, technology and applications permit us to monitor our physical activity and health statistics. Employers are increasingly interested in influencing or controlling the nonwork and non-duty hour activities of their employees. Describe the potential benefits to be gained from employers' collecting/using employee non-duty hour lifestyle/health data. For example, do employees exercise regularly? Do they smoke? Document one example of an employer collecting or accessing information about employee non-duty, health-related activities. Identify and explain legal and ethical challenges to the practice of monitoring employee off-duty lifestyle (for example, exercise and eating) activities.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.