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Discussion: This week we discuss an important aspect of information technology: ethics.  Please describe the term information system ethics and note some of the principles a company can establish to ensure they are acting ethically within their information systems.

Note: The first post should be made by Wednesday 11:59 p.m., EST. I am looking for active engagement in the discussion.  Please engage early and often.

Your response should be 250-300 words.  Respond to two postings provided by your classmates.

1. Why is the original/raw data not readily usable by analytics tasks? What are the main data preprocessing steps? List and explain their importance in analytics.

2.  What are the privacy issues with data mining? Do you think they are substantiated?

Some organizations prohibit workers from bringing certain kinds of devices into the workplace, such as cameras, cell phones, and USB drives. Some businesses require employees to use clear or see-through backpacks when carrying personal items. What other devices might not be allowed in certain facilities, and why would they be restricted? The video on Google’s Data Center may give you some ideas to write about for this assignment. 3 paragraphs

Create a program using the principles of inheritance based on the following scenario: Scenario: The teachers of a local school need a program to teach their students the basics about animals and their characteristics. The teachers want the program to contain a database of animals, from which the teachers can choose animals to add to a list. The list will be displayed on the students’ monitors so they can study the animals and their characteristics. Right now, the teachers want a program that handles only mammals and birds, but in the future they may want to add other types of animals. The teachers also expect the program to run smoothly and be thoroughly tested to handle extraneous input. Create a program that fulfills the specifications outlined in the scenario above. Use the concept of inheritance to allow for later additions to the program. Also use the TDD concepts from Unit 1 to test the program as you go.

Instructions

1. Please read these two articles: 

· Using forensics against a fitbit device to solve a murder:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-fitbit-alibi-21st-century-technology-used-to-help-solve-wisconsin-moms-murder/

· How Amazon Echo could be forensically analyzed! https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/6/14189384/amazon-echo-murder-evidence-surveillance-data

2. Then go around in your residence / dwelling (home, apartment, condo, etc) and be creative.

3.  Identify at least five appliances or devices that you THINK could be forensically analyzed and then identify how this might be useful in an investigation. Note – do not count your computer or mobile device. Those are obvious!

4. I expect at least one paragraph answer for each device. 

Why did I assign this? 

The goal is to have you start THINKING about how any device, that is capable of holding electronic data (and transmitting to the Internet) could be useful in a particular investigation! 

 Write 200 to 300 words describing file-less malware and what unique considerations it brings to application security. 

 Last week we discussed “seven hats” so why are we discussing “eight hats” this week.  As our concepts and theories evolve, we adapt our assessments to fit the new model. Kirk’s (2012) “eight hats of data visualization design” was influenced by Edward de Bono’s six thinking hats.  However, last week we discussed “seven hats.” What changed from Kirk’s 2012 book to his 2016 book? This week we will discuss the similarities and differences of Kirk’s (2012, 2016) hats 

IT213-4: Apply the debugging process and testing process to programs containing fundamental concepts such as decision statements, iteration, functions and arrays.

GEL-7.02: Apply ethical reasoning to ethical issues within the field of Information Technology.

Purpose

In this assignment, you will be addressing what is entailed in each of the testing levels that will occur in a professional software development environment. You will also consider an ethical dilemma as it relates to software testing and share from your personal experience, perspective, readings and research.

Assignment Instructions

Write a 4–6 page paper addressing the following:

• Define the following four levels of testing for software development: 1) unit testing, 2) integration testing, 3) systems testing, and acceptance testing.
• Explain the purpose of each testing level, and provide your reasoning for why it is important that each level of testing is performed for any software development project.
• Describe how the four testing levels are related to one another.
• Additionally, conclude your paper by addressing the following ethical dilemma providing your perspective on how to approach this decision:

There is a “first to market at all costs” culture that exists at some well-known corporations today. They would rather send out a “buggy” product if it meant being first. There have been many inferior products to rise to the top simply because they took the biggest chunk of the market share before anyone else. If you worked for a major software corporation as a software developer and were assigned a role on a project, what would you do if your manager pushed to rush a product to market without sufficient debugging and testing. What are the ethical implications of delivering a quality product versus meeting a deadline? How would you approach this decision?

Be sure to cite your sources in this paper and use correct APA format.

Assignment Content

1. The director of IT has indicated that the Board of Directors is compiling a corporate portfolio on ethics and has asked all departments to contribute information on how a code of ethics impacts daily decisions. The director of IT has asked for you to help by providing an example.

   Using the links provided, research at least 2 of the following codes of ethics:

   • (ISC)2 Code of Ethics
   • The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultant (EC-Council)
   • System Administration, Networking, and Security Institute (SANS)
   • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
   • SANS IT
   • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
   • Write a 1- to 2-page ethical choice example using Microsoft® Word. Complete the following in your document:
   • Reflect on ethical considerations for each type of data involved (e.g., Active Directory user information, reporting information,logs). Explain how to apply your knowledge of ethical theories to decisions you would make as a security administrator for System Center 2012.
   • Select 2 of the codes of ethics you researched and quote the items you would use in your corporate code of ethics. Explain how they would help you implement ethical choices when working as an administrator of System Center 2012 Active Directory user information, reporting information, and logs.
   • Cite any references to support your assignment.

     Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

     Submit your assignment.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Systems planning involves preparing for implementation. Two key elements of an implementation plan are to identify the stakeholders and create the change control process. Conduct a web search on these two key elements. In your post, ensure you:

• Share your newly gained knowledge of stakeholders and the change control process.
• Discuss which users play key roles in the implementation plan. Which users are most important to the success of the implementation? Why?
• Discuss how this would help you in creating an implantation plan.