Ethical Issues and Ethical Dilemma Assignment Brief

Ethical Issues and Ethical Dilemma Assignment Brief

Purpose of the assessment

The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills in research, critical analysis and academic writing of high standard. On completion of this assignment students will:

• Identifying potential ethical and soaal issues resultant from business ethics.
• Preparing written report on ethical and social issues pertaining to business ethics.
• Interpreting professional codes of practice as developed by industry bodies.
• Discussing ethical solution in accordance with professional standards and codes of practice.
• Identifying, describing and discussing situations where ethical and social issues may occur and
• Explaining ethical solutions so that ethical standards are achieved and maintained and society benefits.

Students must be able to generate ideas at abstract levels and support their strategies with strong reasoning. Students must strengthen critical thinking skills by answering and solving the assignment

Description of the assessment

This assignment is to develop skills in academic and effective writing particularly in ethics, professional communication research, management or leadership.Consider the following business case study

• identify, set out and discuss relevant issues, principles and cases, as appropriate
• use statutes and cases to support your arguments, as appropriate
• analyse, argue or discuss as reqiired by the task questions and find, read and use other resources.
• answer the set question: use good logic and structure

You will be assessed on the extent to which you have achieved above and you are required to use good English expression, correct spelling, good punctuation and grammar and have proof read your work.

Case Study Problem Based Learning: Ethics, Ethical Issues and Ethical Dilemma Whistle — Blower divides IT security community

As a member of the X-Force, Mike Lynn analysed online security threats for Internet Security Systems (ISS), a company whose clients include businesses and government agencies across the world. In early 2005, Lynn began investigating a flaw in the internet operating systems (ISO) used by Cisco routers. Through reverse engineering, he discovered that it was possible to create a network worm that could propagate itself as it attacked and took control of routers across the Internet. Lynn’s discovery was momentous, and he decided that he had to speak out and let IT security professionals and the ptllic know about the danger.

Lynn had informed ISS and Cisco of his intentions to talk at a Black Hat conference—a popular meeting of computer hackers—and all three parties entered discussions with the conference
S 01 of In fOrm ati on Tec nogy ngin eering managers to decide what information Lynn would be allowed to convey. Two days before the presentation, Cisco and ISS pulled the plug. Cisco employees tore out 10 pages from the conference booklet, and ISS asked that Lynn speak on a different topic—Voice Over Internet Protocol (VolP) security.

In a dramatic move, Lynn resigned from ISS on the morning of the conference and decided to give the presentation as originally planned. Within a few hours of his presentation, Cisco had filed suit against Lynn. claiming that he had stolen information violated Cisco’s intellectual property nghts. (1) [2J “I feel I had to do what’s right for the country and the national infrastructure,” Lynn explained

Lynn’s words might have sounded more credible had his presentation not been titled “The Holy Grail. Cisco lOS Shell code and Remote Execution” and had Lynn not chosen a Black Hat annual conference as the venue for his crucial revelation. (4)

Discussion Questions

1. Do you think that Mike Lynn acted in a responsible manner? Why and why not?
2. Do you think that Cisco and ISS were right to pull the plug on Lynn’s presentation at the Black Hat conference? Why and why not?
3. Outline more reasonable approach toward communicating the flaws in the Cisco routers that would have led to the problem being promptly addressed without stirring up animosity among the parties Involved?

Bibliography

R McMillan. ‘Black Hat: ISS Researcher Quits Job to DtalI Cisco Flaws,” July 2005.
R. Lemos. “CISCO, ISS file Suit against Rogue Researcher.” SecurityFocus 2O05
A. Sulivan. “Hackers Race to Expose Cisco Internet Flaw.” newsgroups, 2005.
B. Schneler, Cisco Harrasses Security Researcher,” Schneier on Security (Blog) July 2005.

Submission guidelines

1. Your report should include the following:

• The cover page must identify student (name and number), teaching staff, and assignment.
• The assignment must use 12 point font size minimum and at least single line spacing with appropriate section headings.
• Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list, list of bibliography/references used (IEEE style)

2. The assignment must be submitted in sofl (electronic) copy under Mooclle. The pages of the assignment must be clear on each page.

Marking criteria

You will be assessed on the extent to which you have achieved following aspects:

• Extensions: Requests for an extension, accompanied by supporting documentation, must be received by the student in writing before 3 worling days from the due date else penalties may apply for late submIssion without an approved extension. Spedal consideration form Is available in academic reception.
• Plagiarism: Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available.