Unit 2: Computer Security and Ethics

 Lesson 1: Introduction to Computer Security and Ethics 

Sub topic 1.1:  Concept of Computer Security and Ethics

Learning Outcome:  (note: virus, worm, trojan, etc.)
 * 1) Explain the concept of computer security and ethics

Sub topic 1.2: Types of Threats 

Learning Outcome: (note: natural threats & human actions)
 * 1) Identify types of threats

Sub topic 1.3: Preventive Measures against Threats

Learning Outcome:
 * 1) Identify measures to protect from threats

Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

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''' Lesson 2: How to Secure Your Work and Personal Data? '''

Sub topic 2.1:  Dealing with private data on the computer

Learning Outcome: 
 * 1) Identify guidelines for protecting computer from online predators (antivirus, cloud storage for back up, firewall)
 * 2) Identify common best practices to protect your computer

Sub topic 2.2: Online transaction and network

Learning Outcome:
 * 1) Identify measures to ensure secure online transaction over the network
 * 2) Describe the concept of phishing, spyware and encryption.

Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

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 Lesson 3: Protecting systems in organisations 

Learning Outcome: 
 * 1) Explain the importance of keeping the computer up to date
 * 2) Identify options for keeping the computer up to date (antivirus, firewall)

Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

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 Lesson 4: Privacy and Social Aspects (Ethics) 

Sub topic 4.1: Intellectual Property and Copyrights

Learning Outcome: 
 * 1) Explain the concept of intellectual property and copyrights
 * 2) Identify various acts of violation

Sub topic 4.2: Information Exchange over the Internet

Learning Outcome:
 * 1) Identify ethics and legal concern associated with information exchange

Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

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