Problem
I. Describe some virtues of the ethical codes of conduct adopted by professional societies such as the ACM and IEEE-CS, and list some shortcomings of these professional codes as well. In the final analysis, do the advantages of having a code outweigh the prospects of not having one? Use either an actual or a hypothetical case to establish the main points in your answer. Do you believe that a coherent and comprehensive code of conduct for the computing/IT profession is possible? Does SECEEP satisfy those conditions?
II. In debates regarding access and control of personal information, it is sometimes argued that an appropriate balance needs to be struck between individuals and organizations: individuals claim that they should be able to control who has access to their information and organizations, including government and business groups, claim to need that information in order to make appropriate decisions. How can a reasonable resolution be reached that would satisfy both parties?
III. Is the expression "ethical hacker" an oxymoron? Do you agree that some individuals should be allowed to be "certified" as hackers to work on behalf of industry or for the interests of other organizations? Do the kinds of activities permitted by certified hackers in the CEH program raise any moral issues? Explain.
IV. Recall the distinctions that we drew between cyber-specific and cyber-related crimes. Why would cyberstalking be classified as a cyber-related crime, according to this distinction? When analyzing cyber-related crimes, why is it useful to distinguish further between cyber-exacerbated and cyber-assisted crimes? Why would cyberstalking also be categorized as a "cyberexacerbated" rather than a cyber-assisted crime? Why not simply call every crime in which cybertechnology is either used or present a cybercrime?