Ethics in Information Technology

20CS024 Ethics in Information Technology L T P C 2 0 0 2 

Course Objectives: Enable the student to 

1. acquire knowledge about professional ethics and understand Organizational culture and climate 

2. understand the impact of IT Profession, software development Cyber laws and regulations in society 

3. familiarize with standards, policies, procedures and controls for Information Security Management. 

Course Outcomes: The student will be able to 

1. understand professional ethics and organizational culture conduct in information technology. 

2. choose various leadership styles and the suitability for the specific organization 

3. identify the possible Computer crimes and the rules and regulations for protection. 

4. describe the various types of IPR and the procedures for obtaining IPR 

5. explain the various types of Social Networking and issues 

6. relate to the different national and international organizational models with intellectual ability. 

Module 1: Overview of Professional Ethics Professional Ethics - Big Picture View - Organizational Culture and Climate- Senses of ‘Engineering Ethics’- Leadership theories: Transactional, Transformational, charismatic leadership, situational leadership - Participative style of management- Engineers as Managers - Concept of Continuous improvement- PDCA Cycle- Suggestion Schemes and Quality circles 

Module 2: Cyber-Crimes and Cyber Laws Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users-IT Professionals-IT professional malpractice-IT , IT Act cyber laws - Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) - Digital Signature - Confidentiality, Integrity and Authenticity (CIA) 

Module 3: Intellectual Property Rights Key Issues-Intellectual Property - Software CopyRights- Patents- Patentable Software related Products- IPR Procedures- Patent Application, Publication, examination, awarding 

Module 4: Software Development and Information Technology Strategies to Engineer Quality Software-Key Issues in Software Development- The impact of IT on the Standard of Living and Productivity -Industry 4.0 standards and applications in areas like Food, Water, Energy and Health care

Module 5: Social Networking, Ethics of Information Technology Organizations Social Networking Web Site - Business Applications of Online Social Networking-Social Networking Ethical Issues Online Virtual Worlds-Key ethical issues for Organizations- Outsourcing-Whistle Blowing-Green Computing-ICT Industry Code for Conduct. 

Module 6: Standards for Information Security Management Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) - ISO 27001 - Framing Security Policy of Organization- Committees- Security Forum, Core Committee, Custodian and Users, Business Continuity Process Team & Procedure- Information Security Auditing Process. IT Security Incidents 

Text Book: 

1. George Reynolds, “Ethics in Information Technology”, CENGAGE Learning Fourth Edition, 2012. ISBN: 9788131518755, 813151875

2 Reference Books/ links: 

1. Richard A. Spinello, “Case Studies in Information Technology Ethics”, Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 2003. ISBN:978-0130991508. 

2. Sara Base, “A Gift of Fire:social, legal, and ethical issues for computing and the Internet”, Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 2008, ISBN: 978-0132492676 

3. IT Act https://indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/1999/3/A2000-21.pdf 

4. IPR in India Laws and Procedures: https://www.india-briefing.com/news/intellectualproperty-rights-india-laws-procedures-registration-14312.html/ 

5. Industry 4.0 the Fourth Industrial Revolution https://www.i-scoop.eu/industry-4-0/ 

6. ISMS Policy Oil India https://oilweb.oilindia.in/policy/Information_Security_Polciy_2013.pdf