Module ICT1-08 - Malpractice and Data Theft

This module examines the types of data theft that can occur and looks at methods of trying to prevent them from becoming a major issue.

Syllabus Content:

10.8 Information Systems Malpractice And Crime

• Explain the consequences of malpractice and crime on information systems.
• Describe the possible weak points within an information technology system. Describe the measures that can be taken to protect information technology systems against internal and external threats.
• Describe the particular issues surrounding access to, and the use of the Internet; censorship, security, ethics.

Module Content:

1. Introduction
2. Fraud
3. Theft
4. Priacy
5. Unauthorised Access (Hacking)
6. Publication of illicit Material
7. The virus life cycle
8. What is a virus?
9. Types of virus
10. Anti-virus software, Hoaxes and myths
11. Virus Quiz
12. Questions

Additional Information:

Data Protection Registrar: http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk

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