CIS324
Preview: CIS324 : Computer Ethics
Course Guide
Prerequisites
Course Description
Instructional Materials
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This course provides critical ethical and legal information that computer security professional must take into
account when developing security policies, plans, and procedures. This course focuses on ethical and legal
issues and privacy considerations that organizations must take into account. Topics also include issues related
to risk mitigation and analysis, incidence response, and contingency planning.
Required Resources
George Reynolds. 2019. Ethics
in
Information
Technology (6th ed.). Cengage.
Kenneth Kiesnoski. July 30, 2019. Five of the Biggest Data Breaches Ever. CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/30/five-of-the-biggest-data-breaches-ever.html.
Peter S. Vogel. December 27, 2019. Is Privacy Possible in 2020?
https://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86432.html
Kathleen Walsh. December 29, 2019. Ethical Concerns of AI. Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2020/12/29/ethical-concerns-of-ai/#7def945b23a8
Supplemental Resources
Thomas Griffin. December 23, 2019. How to Protect Your Company’s Digital Assets. Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2019/12/23/how-to-protect-your-companys-digital-
assets/#4aaf39cf6c5f
Erik J. Martin. April 29, 2019. Everything You Need to Know About Intellectual Property. CO.
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/how-to-protect-intellectual-property
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Course Learning Outcomes
Weekly Course Schedule
W 1 - T D L
Discuss: Introduce yourself to your fellow classmates and professor.
Learn: Read Chapter 1 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 1.
Discuss: Introduce yourself and complete the discussion,, Ethics and Corporate Policy.
W 2 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapters 2 and 3 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
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Carole Piovesan. April 5, 2019. How Privacy Laws Are Changing to Protect Personal Information. Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2019/04/05/how-privacy-laws-are-changing-to-protect-personal-
information/#52498c55753d
Emanuel Moss. November 14, 2019. The Ethical Dilemma at the Heart of Big Tech Companies. Harvard
Business
Review
Digital
Articles. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=edb&AN=139997566&site=eds-live&scope=site
Pew Research Center. No date. Emerging Technology Impacts. https://www.pewresearch.org/topics/emerging-
technology-impacts/?days=365#recent-publications
This Pew Research Center resource is a collection of articles from the last twelve months.
Implement cybersecurity controls and policies to protect an organization’s assets.
1
Assess the legal responsibilities of an organization to protect rights such as privacy
and intellectual property.
2
Examine the ethical responsibilities of IT users, professionals, and organizations.
3
Evaluate the impact of IT on society.
4
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W 2 - T D L
Learn: Read the PowerPoints for Chapters 2 and 3.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Ethical Decisions Faced by Workers and Product Users.
Quiz: Take Week 2 Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 3.
W 3 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 4 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 4.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Protecting Personally Identifiable Information.
Quiz: Take Week 3 Quiz on Chapter 4.
Assignment: Submit your Information Security and Mitigations assignment.
W 4 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 5 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 5.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Freedom of Expression and the Internet.
Quiz: Take Week 4 Quiz on Chapter 5.
W 5 - T D L
Learn: Read Appendix A in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Morality and the Development of Ethical Standards.
Quiz: Take Week 5 Quiz on Appendix A.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 6.
W 6 - T D L
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W 6 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 6 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Week 6.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, IP Ownership.
Quiz: Take Week 6 Quiz on Chapter 6.
Assignment: Submit your Privacy Laws and Protection of Personal Information assignment.
W 7 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 7 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 7.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Prioritizing Development of Ethical Policies.
Quiz: Take the Week 7 Quiz on Chapter 7.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 8.
W 8 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 8 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 8.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Transformative Technologies.
Quiz: Take the Week 8 Quiz on Chapter 8.
Assignment: Submit your Ethical Responsibilities in Software Design and Development assignment.
W 9 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 9 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 9.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Social Engineering.
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W 9 - T D L
Quiz: Take the Week 9 Quiz on Chapter 9.
Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 10.
W 10 - T D L
Learn: Read Chapter 10 in Ethics
in
Information
Technology.
Learn: Read the PowerPoint for Chapter 10.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, How Would You Handle an Ethical Dilemma?
Assignment: Submit your Impact of Information Technology on Society assignment.
W 11 - T D L
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Wrap-Up.
Quiz: Take the Week 11 Quiz on Chapter 10.
Grading Scale
P T P % G
Discussion Participation 275 27.5%
A T P % G
Week 2 Quiz - Week 2 Quiz 35 3.5%
Week 3 Quiz - Week 3 Quiz 30 3%
Week 3 Assignment - Information Security and Mitigations 100 10%
Week 4 Quiz - Week 4 Quiz 30 3%
Week 5 Quiz - Week 5 Quiz 30 3%
Week 6 Quiz - Week 6 Quiz 30 3%
Week 6 Assignment - Privacy Laws and Protection of
Personal Information
100 10%
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A T P % G
Week 7 Quiz - Week 7 Quiz 30 3%
Week 8 Quiz - Week 8 Quiz 30 3%
Week 8 Assignment - Ethical Responsibilities in Software
Design and Development
100 10%
Week 9 Quiz - Week 9 Quiz 30 3%
Week 10 Assignment - Impact of Information Technology on
Society
150 15%
Week 11 Quiz - Week 11 Quiz 30 3%
Totals 1000 100%
Final Course Grade
P P G
900 - 1000 90% - 100% A
800 - 899 80% - 89% B
700 - 799 70% - 79% C
600 - 699 60% - 69% D
0 - 599 59% and below F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed in this
class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
Academic Integrity
Please be sure to review the entire Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook before submitting anything
in this course. In order to enforce its Academic Integrity Policy, the University reserves the right to review any work
(draft or otherwise) or exam submitted by a student during his or her entire academic career at Strayer.
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Assignments
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Summary
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Text
The protection of organizational and consumer data is an ever-evolving challenge for any business that
maintains or handles such information. Responsibilities to protect data are inherent in all job roles and is a
necessary requirement for the perseverance and livelihood of all organizations.
Select and conduct a case analysis on one of the data breaches mentioned in the article "Five of the Biggest
Data Breaches Ever."
After you've selected your case and reviewed the information, write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
1. Identify and describe the data breach incident and the method used by the perpetrator to launch the attack
(data breach).
2. Provide details on the time frame of the attack. Specifically, detail when it started, when it was discovered by
the organization, and when it was mitigated.
3. Analyze how the data breach could have been prevented with the proper security controls in place.
4. Identify the mitigations that the organization put in place to prevent a recurrence of the attack.
5. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify
as quality resources. The Strayer University Library has many excellent resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer
to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Implement cybersecurity controls and policies to protect an organization’s assets.
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Scoring Guide
Identify and describe the data breach incident and the method used by the perpetrator to launch the
attack (data breach). 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified and
described the data
breach incident
and the method
used by the
perpetrator to
launch the attack
(data breach).
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
identified and
described the data
breach incident
and the method
used by the
perpetrator to
launch the attack
(data breach).
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially identified
and described the
data breach
incident and the
method used by
the perpetrator to
launch the attack
(data breach).
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
identified and
described the data
breach incident
and the method
used by the
perpetrator to
launch the attack
(data breach).
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
identified and
described the data
breach incident
and the method
used by the
perpetrator to
launch the attack
(data breach).
Provide details on the time frame of the attack. Specifically, detail when it started, when it was discovered
by the organization, and when it was mitigated. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
provided details on
the time frame of
the attack, when it
started, when it
was discovered by
the organization,
and when it was
mitigated.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
provided details on
the time frame of
the attack, when it
started, when it
was discovered by
the organization,
and when it was
mitigated.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially provided
details on the time
frame of the attack,
when it started,
when it was
discovered by the
organization, and
when it was
mitigated.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
provided details on
the time frame of
the attack, when it
started, when it
was discovered by
the organization,
and when it was
mitigated.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
provided details on
the time frame of
the attack, when it
started, when it
was discovered by
the organization,
and when it was
mitigated.
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Analyze how the data breach could have been prevented with the proper security controls in place. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed how the
data breach could
have been
prevented with the
proper security
controls in place.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
analyzed how the
data breach could
have been
prevented with the
proper security
controls in place.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially analyzed
how the data
breach could have
been prevented
with the proper
security controls in
place.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
analyzed how the
data breach could
have been
prevented with the
proper security
controls in place.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
analyzed how the
data breach could
have been
prevented with the
proper security
controls in place.
Identify the mitigations that the organization put in place to prevent a recurrence of the attack. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified the
mitigations that the
organization put in
place to prevent a
recurrence of the
attack.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
identified the
mitigations that the
organization put in
place to prevent a
recurrence of the
attack.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially identified
the mitigations that
the organization
put in place to
prevent a
recurrence of the
attack.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
identified the
mitigations that the
organization put in
place to prevent a
recurrence of the
attack.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
identified the
mitigations that the
organization put in
place to prevent a
recurrence of the
attack.
Cite three references. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not provide any
references.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Did not meet the
required number of
references; all
references were
poor quality
choices.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Did not meet the
required number of
references; some
references were
poor quality
choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Met the number of
required
references; all
references were
high quality
choices.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Exceeded the
number of required
references; all
references were
high quality
choices.
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Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
More than 8 errors
present.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
7–8 errors present.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
5–6 errors present.
Competent (80-89%)
3–4 errors present.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
0–2 errors present.
W 6 A - P L P P I
Summary
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Text
The protection of personal and confidential information is tremendously important to U.S. citizens and
organizations. The security of a private citizen's information and personal effects is specifically addressed in
the Constitution and in the Bill of Rights. In modern times, the Internet has provided a venue where information
about individual users is gathered, stored, analyzed, and reported. This information is sometimes used by
organizations to make better tactical and strategic business decisions. Considering the large amounts of data
collected by the government and private industries, there are huge gaps in existing protection laws.
Review the article "Is Privacy Possible in 2020?," or select another case and provide the link to it in your writing
and on the reference page.
Write a 3–5 page paper based on the information from the above link with supporting research activities. You
may also use the information in the text (without plagiarizing), or other resources. Complete the following:
1. Identify and briefly describe 2–3 laws enacted to protect citizens' privacy and intellectual property rights.
2. Identify the organizations responsible for enforcement or monitoring compliance with those laws.
3. Discuss 2–3 systems that gather data that citizens fear is being misused.
4. The European Union (EU) designed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to strengthen the
protection of citizens' data. Discuss the pros and cons of its use in comparison to the protections present
in U.S. law or regulations.
5. Provide suggestions or recommendations of mitigations that citizens can use to protect themselves from
possible loss or misuse of personal or intellectual information.
6. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify
as quality resources. The Strayer University Library has many excellent resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
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This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer
to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Assess the legal responsibilities of an organization to protect rights such as privacy and intellectual
property.
Scoring Guide
Identify and briefly describe 2–3 laws enacted to protect citizens' privacy and intellectual property. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified and
briefly described
2–3 laws enacted
to protect citizens'
privacy and
intellectual
property.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
identified and
briefly described
2–3 laws enacted
to protect citizens'
privacy and
intellectual
property.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially identified
and briefly
described 2–3
laws enacted to
protect citizens'
privacy and
intellectual
property.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
identified and
briefly described
2–3 laws enacted
to protect citizens'
privacy and
intellectual
property.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
identified and
briefly described
2–3 laws enacted
to protect citizens'
privacy and
intellectual
property.
Identify the organizations responsible for enforcement or monitoring of compliance to these laws. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified the
organizations
responsible for
enforcement or
monitoring of
compliance to
these laws.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
identified the
organizations
responsible for
enforcement or
monitoring of
compliance to
these laws.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially identified
the organizations
responsible for
enforcement or
monitoring of
compliance to
these laws.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
identified the
organizations
responsible for
enforcement or
monitoring of
compliance to
these laws.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
identified the
organizations
responsible for
enforcement or
monitoring of
compliance to
these laws.
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Discuss 2–3 systems that gather data and citizens' fear of misuse by the data holder. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
discussed 2–3
systems that gather
data and citizens'
fear of misuse by
the data holder.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
discussed 2–3
systems that gather
data and citizens'
fear of misuse by
the data holder.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially discussed
2–3 systems that
gather data and
citizens' fear of
misuse by the data
holder.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
discussed 2–3
systems that gather
data and citizens'
fear of misuse by
the data holder.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
discussed 2–3
systems that gather
data and citizens'
fear of misuse by
the data holder.
The European Union (EU) designed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to strengthen the
protection of citizens' data. Discuss the pros and cons of its use in comparison to the protections present
in U.S. law and regulations. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
discussed the pros
and cons of the
EU's GDPR in
comparison to the
protections present
in U.S. law and
regulations.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
discussed the pros
and cons of the
EU's GDPR in
comparison to the
protections present
in U.S. law and
regulations.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially discussed
the pros and cons
of the EU's GDPR
in comparison to
the protections
present in U.S. law
and regulations.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
discussed the pros
and cons of the
EU's GDPR in
comparison to the
protections present
in U.S. law and
regulations.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
discussed the pros
and cons of the
EU's GDPR in
comparison to the
protections present
in U.S. law and
regulations.
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Provide suggestions or recommendations of mitigations that citizens can use to protect themselves from
possible loss or misuse of personal or intellectual information. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
provided
suggestions or
recommendations
of mitigations that
citizens can use to
protect themselves
from possible loss
or misuse of
personal or
intellectual
information.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
provided
suggestions or
recommendations
of mitigations that
citizens can use to
protect themselves
from possible loss
or misuse of
personal or
intellectual
information.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially provided
suggestions or
recommendations
of mitigations that
citizens can use to
protect themselves
from possible loss
or misuse of
personal or
intellectual
information.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
provided
suggestions or
recommendations
of mitigations that
citizens can use to
protect themselves
from possible loss
or misuse of
personal or
intellectual
information.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
provided
suggestions or
recommendations
of mitigations that
citizens can use to
protect themselves
from possible loss
or misuse of
personal or
intellectual
information.
Cite 3 references. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
No references
provided
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Does not meet the
required number of
references; all
references are
poor quality
choices.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number of
references; some
references are
poor quality
choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Meets number of
required
references; all
references are high
quality choices.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Exceeds number of
required
references; all
references are high
quality choices.
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
More than 8 errors
present.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
7–8 errors present.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
5–6 errors present.
Competent (80-89%)
3–4 errors present.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
0–2 errors present.
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Text
Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., former CEO and Chairman of the Board of IBM, stated, "Computers are magnificent tools
for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and
understanding" (1).
A solid ethical framework is crucial for companies involved in the design and development of software and IT
systems. At the very least, companies involved in these endeavors want to avoid poor sales and bad press
from bugs or poor design. However, much more is at stake. Companies face potentially massive criminal and
legal liability exposures if they make subpar or unethically designed products and services available to the
public. Software bugs or poor design within computer systems can produce financially damaging occurrences
and could lead to property destruction or even fatalities.
To complete this assignment, use the Internet or the Strayer library to locate an example of poor IT design or
software errors that led to personal or corporate financial or property loss or to a fatal accident.
Write a 3–5 page paper that addresses the following items:
1. Identify and describe the software design flaw, glitch, or error. Summarize the resulting impact of the failure.
2. Determine if the failure was a result of poor quality or an ethical requirement deficiency. Provide
recommendations that you feel would have prevented the failure.
3. Explain who, in your opinion, should be held accountable for the incident and why.
4. Identify the corrective actions that were put in place by the organization after the incident.
5. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify
as quality resources. The Strayer University Library has many excellent resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer
to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Examine the ethical responsibilities of IT users, professionals, and organizations.
Reference
1. George Reynolds. 2019. Ethics
in
Information
Technology (6th ed.). p. 263. Cengage.
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may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer
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Scoring Guide
Identify and describe the software design flaw, glitch, or error. Summarize the resulting impact of the
failure. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified and
described the
software design
flaw, glitch, or error.
Did not submit or
incompletely
summarized the
resulting impact of
the failure.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
identified and
described the
software design
flaw, glitch, or error.
Insufficiently
summarized the
resulting impact of
the failure.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially identified
and described the
software design
flaw, glitch, or error.
Partially
summarized the
resulting impact of
the failure.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
identified and
described the
software design
flaw, glitch, or error.
Satisfactorily
summarized the
resulting impact of
the failure.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
identified and
described the
software design
flaw, glitch, or error.
Thoroughly
summarized the
resulting impact of
the failure.
Determine if the failure was a result of poor quality or an ethical requirement deficiency. Provide
recommendations that you feel would have prevented the failure. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
determined if the
failure was a result
of poor quality or
an ethical
requirement
deficiency. Did not
submit or provided
incomplete
recommendations
as to what would
have prevented the
failure.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
determined if the
failure was a result
of poor quality or
an ethical
requirement
deficiency.
Provided
insufficient
recommendations
as to what would
have prevented the
failure.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially
determined if the
failure was a result
of poor quality or
an ethical
requirement
deficiency.
Provided partial
recommendations
as to what would
have prevented the
failure.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
determined if the
failure was a result
of poor quality or
an ethical
requirement
deficiency.
Provided
satisfactory
recommendations
as to what would
have prevented the
failure.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
determined if the
failure was a result
of poor quality or
an ethical
requirement
deficiency.
Provided thorough
recommendations
as to what would at
have prevented the
failure.
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Explain who, in your opinion, should be held accountable for the incident and why. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
explained who, in
your opinion,
should be held
accountable for the
incident and why.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
explained who, in
your opinion,
should be held
accountable for the
incident and why.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially explained
who, in your
opinion, should be
held accountable
for the incident and
why.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
explained who, in
your opinion,
should be held
accountable for the
incident and why.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
explained who, in
your opinion,
should be held
accountable for the
incident and why.
Identify the corrective actions that were put in place by the organization after the incident. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified the
corrective actions
that were put in
place by the
organization after
the incident.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
identified the
corrective actions
that were put in
place by the
organization after
the incident.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially identified
the corrective
actions that were
put in place by the
organization after
the incident.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
identified the
corrective actions
that were put in
place by the
organization after
the incident.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
identified the
corrective actions
that were put in
place by the
organization after
the incident.
Cite 3 references. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
No references
provided.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Does not meet the
required number of
references; all
references are
poor quality
choices.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number of
references; some
references are
poor quality
choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Meets number of
required
references; all
references are high
quality choices.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Exceeds number of
required
references; all
references are high
quality choices.
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Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
More than 8 errors
present.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
7–8 errors present.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
5–6 errors present.
Competent (80-89%)
3–4 errors present.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
0–2 errors present.
W 10 A - I I T S
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The technology landscape is ever-evolving, interweaving the depths and use of information technology into our
daily lives. Very few areas of life are not impacted by technological advancements. Our daily use of IT solutions
facilitates further deployment of technologies today and in future generations. IT solutions have increased our
standard of living through domestic, work, and leisure activities.
Research the Internet and write a 5–7 page paper on the evolution of IT and the positive and negative impacts
on the following:
1. Educational environment.
2. Medical and health literacy solutions.
3. Home and domestic activities.
4. Information sharing (digital communication).
5. Information sharing (human communication).
6. Societal norms.
7. Financial markets.
8. Jobs (include workplace efficiencies or inefficiencies).
Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as
quality resources. The Strayer University Library has many excellent resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer
to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
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The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate the impact of IT on society.
Scoring Guide
Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on the educational environment. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on the
educational
environment.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on the
educational
environment.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on the
educational
environment.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on the
educational
environment.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on the
educational
environment.
Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on medical and health literacy solutions. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
medical and health
literacy solutions.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
medical and health
literacy solutions.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
medical and health
literacy solutions.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
medical and health
literacy solutions.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
medical and health
literacy solutions.
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Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on home and domestic activities. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
home and
domestic activities.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
home and
domestic activities.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
home and
domestic activities.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
home and
domestic activities.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
home and
domestic activities.
Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on information sharing (both digital and human
communications). 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
information sharing
(both digital and
human
communications).
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
information sharing
(both digital and
human
communications).
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
information sharing
(both digital and
human
communications).
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
information sharing
(both digital and
human
communications).
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
information sharing
(both digital and
human
communications).
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Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on societal norms. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
societal norms.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
societal norms.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
societal norms.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
societal norms.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
societal norms.
Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on financial markets. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
financial markets.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
financial markets.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
financial markets.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
financial markets.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on
financial markets.
Describe the positive and negative effects of IT's impact on jobs, including workplace efficiencies and
inefficiencies. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on jobs,
including
workplace
efficiencies and
inefficiencies.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Insufficiently
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on jobs,
including
workplace
efficiencies and
inefficiencies.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Partially described
the positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on jobs,
including
workplace
efficiencies and
inefficiencies.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on jobs,
including
workplace
efficiencies and
inefficiencies.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Thoroughly
described the
positive and
negative effects of
IT's impact on jobs,
including
workplace
efficiencies and
inefficiencies.
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University.
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3 references. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
No references
provided.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
Does not meet the
required number of
references; all
references are
poor quality
choices.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number of
references; some
references are
poor quality
choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Meets number of
required
references; all
references are high
quality choices.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
Exceeds number of
required
references; all
references are high
quality choices.
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
60%)
More than 8 errors
present.
Needs Improvement
(60-69%)
7–8 errors present.
Satisfactory (70-
79%)
5–6 errors present.
Competent (80-89%)
3–4 errors present.
Exemplary (90-
100%)
0–2 errors present.
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