Ethical and Secure Computing: A Concise Module - Paperback

by Joseph Migga Kizza (Author)

This textbook highlights the essential need for a strong ethical framework in our approach to teaching of and working in computer, information and engineering sciences.

Through thought-provoking questions and case studies, the reader is challenged to consider the deeper implications arising from the use of today's rapidly evolving computing technologies and ever-changing communication ecosystems.

This thoroughly revised and updated third edition features revised chapters with new and updated content and hardened the ethical framework. To cope with the rapidly changing computing and telecommunication ecosystem, a new chapter, Ethics and Social Responsibility in the Metaverse, has been added. The interface between our current universe and the evolving metaverse presents a security quagmire. The discussion throughout the book is candid and intended to ignite students' and professionals' interest and active participation in discussions of the issues we are facing now and those likely to emerge in the near future.

Topics and features--including fully updated content:

• Introduces a philosophical framework and tools for understanding and analyzing computer ethics in personal, public, and professional spheres
• Describes the impact of computer technology on issues of security, privacy, anonymity, and civil liberties
• Discusses the security and ethical quagmire in the platforms of the developing metaverse (NEW chapter)
• Examines intellectual property rights in the context of computing, including the risks and liabilities associated with software
• Discusses such key social issues in computing as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and risks to physical and mental health
• Reviews the history of computer crime, and the threat of digitally facilitated bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• Considers the ethical challenges arising from online social networks, mobile telecommunication technologies, virtual reality, the Internet of Things and 5G technologies
• Includes learning objectives, discussion questions and exercises throughout

This concise and accessible work addresses the critical ethical and moral issues important to all designers and users of computer technologies. The text incorporates the latest curricula requirements for undergraduate courses in computer science, as well as offers invaluable insights into the social impact and legal challenges posed by the latest generation of computing devices and networks.

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This engaging textbook highlights the essential need for a strong ethical framework when teaching or working in the computing, information, and engineering sciences.

Thoroughly enhanced, the third edition features revised chapters with new and updated content, as well as a new chapter, Ethics and Social Responsibility in the Metaverse. The book's approach is candid and intended to ignite students' and professionals' interest and active participation in discussions of relevant current--and potential future--issues. Through thought-provoking questions and case studies, readers are challenged to consider the deep implications arising from use of rapidly evolving computing technologies and ever-changing communication ecosystems.

Topics and features--including fully updated content:

• Introduces a philosophical framework and tools for understanding and analyzing ethics in personal, public, and professional spheres
Includes learning objectives, discussion questions and exercises
• Discusses the security and ethical quagmire in the developing metaverse (NEW chapter)
• Examines intellectual property rights, including risks and liabilities associated with software
Discusses such key social issues as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and risks to physical and mental health
• Reviews the history of computer crime, and the threat of digitally facilitated bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• Considers ethical challenges arising from online social networks, mobile telecommunication technologies, virtual reality, the Internet of Things and 5G technologies

This concise and accessible textbook addresses the ethical issues important to all designers and users of computer technologies. The text incorporates the latest curricula requirements for undergraduate courses in computer science, as well as offers invaluable insights into the likely social impacts and legal challenges posed.

Dr. Joseph Migga Kizza is Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA. He is author of the Springer titles Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age and Guide to Computer Network Security.

Author Biography

Dr. Joseph Migga Kizza is Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA. He is also the author of the successful Springer titles Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age, now in its seventh edition and Guide to Computer Network Security, now in its fifth edition