COMPUTING ETHICS

Ethical and Professional Computing

Introduction1

Discussion2

Ethical Issues faced by the Computer Professional and Organizations2

Confidentiality and Privacy2

Security of Information3

Fraud3

Impersonation and Cheating4

Ethical Obligations of Computer Professional4

Preserve the Confidential Information of Employees5

Design Appropriate and Effective Techniques for Avoiding Viruses5

Backup Plan for Data Recovery6

Help the Organization in Ensuring Secured Communication6

Case Analysis by Using the Professional Code of Ethics7

Recommendations7

Conclusion8

References9

Ethical and Professional Computing

Introduction

Technological development has brought various changes in the lives of people. It is because of the reason that, technology has allowed the people to perform their daily tasks in a more convenient and efficient way. In all the technologies, computer technology is one of the beneficial and effective technologies which have enabled the people to ensure the quality of their operations. In addition to this, it is also observed that, computer technology has allowed businesses and organizations to perform their organizational operations in a more convenient and cost effective way (Johnson, 2003, pp. 608-619). On the other hand, computer has also enhanced various risks and vulnerabilities regarding the privacy and confidentiality of their information. These risks and vulnerabilities may greatly affect the performance, integrity and reputation of the business in the targeted market. In this scenario, it is necessary for the organizations and businesses to introduce code of ethics for the employees of an organization. This may enable the organization to ensure the credibility of their operations (Dodig, 2003, pp. 6-8).

The proceeding paper incorporates the moral and ethical obligations of the computer professionals. In addition to this, the case study is also incorporated in the paper which demonstrates the professional code of ethics in the field of computing. Recommendations are also provided in the proceeding discussion. These recommendations may enable the organizations to ensure the integrity of their organizational operations.

Discussion

In the current era, computer technology has enabled businesses and organizations to execute their operations in a more convenient and cost effective way. In addition to this, computer technology also allows the organizations to enhance and improve the functionality of their organization. On the other hand, it is also observed that, organizations also face various issues and vulnerabilities regarding the security and integrity of their data. In this scenario, it is necessary for the computer professionals to follow certain moral and ethical obligations, in order to ensure the integrity of business operations (Johnson, 2003, pp. 608-619). Some of the issues that are faced by the organizations, regarding security and privacy of the information, are briefly described in the proceeding discussion.

Ethical Issues faced by the Computer Professional and Organizations

Studies and researches demonstrates that, computer professionals and computer organizations have to face various issues and problems regarding, while using the technology of computer. These issues may greatly affect and harm the integrity and confidentiality of their organizational operations (Dodig, 2003, pp. 6-8). Some of the ethical issues that are faced by the computer organizations and computer professionals are briefly described as follows:



Confidentiality and Privacy

In business world, confidentiality and privacy of the employees are considered as the foremost features in the field of ...