Assignment: Ethical Issues in Cyberspace:
Many experts believe the most important and critical issue facing cyberspace and the internet is the lack of ethics among cybersecurity professionals. There are a number of areas where cybersecurity professional fall short, often times leading to the loss of jobs, personal and professional reputation, and in some cases criminal prosecution. However, sometimes there is a difference between what is "legal" and what is "ethical". Discuss specific ethical issues facing cybersecurity professionals. Develop a testable hypothesis regarding the similarities and differences between ethical and legal conduct by cybersecurity professionals. Discuss laws that are applicable for cybersecurity professionals. Discuss the development of rules of ethical conduct for cybersecurity professionals, and the effectiveness of such rules.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.