Ch19 Flashcards
often combine political motivations with the thrill of hacking
Hacktivists
RFC 1087 - Ethics and the Internet
Characterizes unethical and unacceptable any activity which purposely:
(a) seeks to gain unauthorized access to the resources of the Internet,
(b) disrupts the intended use of the Internet,
(c) wastes resources (people, capacity, computer) through such actions,
(d) destroys the integrity of computer-based information,
(e) compromises the privacy of users.
what are the 6 categories of computer crimes and motive for each
military/intelligence - launched to acquire secret information that could not be obtained legally
terrorist - attacks designed to disrupt normal life
financial - phone phreaking is an example of a financial attack
business - launched against civilian organizations to acquire secret information that could not be obtained legally
thrill - can be annoying and
costly
grudge - to cause damage by destroying data or using information to embarrass an organization or person
any event that has a negative outcome affecting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an organization’s data
incident
what are the 4 common types of incidents
scanning, compromises, malicious code, and denial of service
what is the first step to detecting incidents
recognize abnormal and suspicious behavior
what are the 3 basic ways to confiscate evidence
- subject volunteers the information, such as at a place of business where they are motivated to find out what happened
- Subpoena
- Warrant - if there is a chance that that the owner will try to alter or destroy the evidence (most useful)
what is the first step to report an incident
establish a working relationship with corporate and law-enforcement personnel
the basic requirements for evidence to be admissible in a court of law
relevant to a fact at issue in the case
fact must be material to the case
the evidence must be competent or legally collected
consists of actual objects that can be brought into the courtroom
Real evidence
consists of written documents that provide insight into the facts
Documentary evidence
consists of verbal or written statements made by witnesses
Testimonial evidence
Code of Ethics Preamble:
The safety and welfare of society and the common good, duty to our principles, and to each other, requires that we adhere, and be seen to adhere, to the highest ethical standards of behavior. Therefore, strict adherence to this Code is a condition of certification.
Code of Ethics Canons:
- Protect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure.
- Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally
- Provide diligent and competent service to principles.
- Advance and protect the profession.
