...Assessment Information Technology Acts Paper Assessment: Information Technology Acts Paper BIS/220 Jennifer Dawson Lisa Hatherill With new technology advances, come new ethical problems. In this article, the information at hand will cover the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000, and the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974. For every act that has been created; there has been a legitimate cause for it. This article will use the most up to date and reliable information to back up the research on these specific topics. You will learn what caused the acts to be put in place and what the acts protect. The Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 was designed for public libraries and public schools to apply filter to all computers that will protect children from harmful content found on the internet. Federal funding is given when this condition is met. Initially this act was implemented on public schools first, until the 2003 Supreme Court ruling of United States vs. American Library Association, when they too were added. (Jaeger & Zheng, 2009) The reason for the act in the first place, which was added by Bill Clinton in December of 2000, was due to the growing understanding and use by children. The internet is one of the most widely used sources to review and receive research. This act was designed to protect children from Pornography, explicit adult content and adult language. (Jaeger & Zheng, 2009) They have found that this is not only inappropriate...
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...CIS 502 Week 10 Technical Paper Global Finance Inc. xxxxxxxxxxxxx June 19, 2013 xxxxxxxxxx Situation Global Finance Inc. has grown rapidly in the past years, and due to this they have gained a huge customer base. The company invested in the network designed it to be fault tolerant and resilient from any other network failures. However, although the company’s financial status has matured and its network has expanded at a rapid pace, its network security has not kept up with company growth (NIST, 2012). GFI’s network is fairly stable as it has not experienced many outages due to network failures. Global Finance Inc. has hired three network engineers to keep up with the network growth and bandwidth demand by the company employees and the clients. However, this company has not hired any security personnel who can take care of the operational security responsibility. The trusted computing base internal network in the Global Finance Inc. hosts the company’s mission critical systems without which the company’s operation and financial situation would suffer. The Oracle database and email systems are among the most intensively used application servers in the company. Global Finance Inc. cannot afford system outages because its cash flow and financial systems heavily depend on the network stability. This company has experienced denial of service attacks (DOS) twice this year and its Oracle database and email servers has been down at...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Information Systems & Technology | | |CMGT/582 | | |Security & Ethics | Copyright © 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The ethical issues examined in the course include information privacy, accessibility, and ownership from an organizational perspective. Information laws, regulations, and compliance requirements are examined in this course as well as the considerations for creating a safe digital environment within the organization. Policies Faculty and students or learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within this syllabus and the following two additional documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies...
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...Lesson 17: Assessment in a Constructivist, Technology-Supported Learning Lesson 17: Assessment in a Constructivist, Technology-Supported Learning SUMMARY: WHAT IS ASSESSMENT? It is the process of making some evaluation; the act of assessing. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY? Constructivist theory is a theory to explain on how knowledge is constructed in the human being when information comes into contact with existing knowledge that has been developed by experiences. Constructivism as a theory of learning has existed for over one hundred years but has no been widely accepted or applied in public schools.this theory is just a posed of behavioral theory. WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY-SUPPORTED LEARNING? It is used to encourage students especially in facilitating student centered learning activities. It is more than technology enhance instruction. It recognizes that learning is supported in many different ways, even if there is no formal teaching involve. Students study and learn based on the way they are tested. The type of assessment anticipated appears to influence how and what they learn. therefore, the quickest way to change the way students learn is to change the way learning is assessed. In a technology-supported classroom, the student learns from and with the technology. Technology is seen as a source of information that the students learn from in the same way that the teacher are the source of information.. the students master facts from the concepts...
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...Appropriate handling always includes post event analysis which provides the company with an excellent "lessons learned" opportunity. During this process stakeholders need to be asking the tough questions and gathering information to identify the factors that allowed the event to occur. Featured Resource Presented by Citrix Systems 10 essential elements for a secure enterprise mobility strategy Best practices for protecting sensitive business information while making people productive from Learn More The process should not be viewed as a fault finding mission but a determination of whether there was a company, policy, procedure or guideline in place to address this situation, whether the guidelines were followed as designed or adequate to address (or prevent) the specific situation that occurred. If the fraud event occurred because an employee(s) simply failed to follow the internal control policies, then there are corrective measures that business units may take to ensure policies are followed in the future. These include communication to employees regarding increased awareness, correct handling processes and policy adherence. It may simply be that employees performed as expected under the circumstances but there were insufficient internal control policies in place to guide their behavior. Lessons learned here will strengthen internal controls through the creation of new ones. Also learn about the basics of internal...
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...Y Information security management system/vlt2-task2 Student Name University Affiliation Information security management system/vlt2-task2 Health Body Wellness Centre (HBWC) is a health facility that sponsors and encourages medical evaluation, research and dissemination of information among health care experts. At HBWC, the department of Office Grants Giveaway is mandated with to distribute medical grants that are supported by the federal government. The Office of Grants and Giveaways achieves the process of medical funding circulation using Microsoft Access database system that is normally referred to as the Small Hospital Tracking Systems (SHGTS). A risk assessment of a small hospital tracking system was carried out to investigate susceptibilities and ascertain the standard of possible risks. This white paper will present an outline of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) for the Health Body Wellness. Further, the paper will make suggestions of supplementary procedures necessary for implementation and maintenance of this plan. This paper will also apply ISO certification 27000 processes to present an architectural frame for the ISMS. The ISMS plan will employ the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model of management to provide a methodical process of strategizing, executing and coordinating. The ISMS plan, design and recommend producers will be deliberated further down. A1. Business Objectives Identification of business elements is a critical step that needs to...
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...What is the ACT Aspire Test? Colleges accept both SAT or ACT test results for determining that a student is academically ready for college. While some students take both tests, others choose one. The ACT is described as more of an achievement exam, while the SAT requires more reasoning skills. The ACT is comprised of multiple-choice questions in the areas of English, reading, science, mathematics, and includes an optional writing test. Many school districts have taken measures to buildup participation in the ACT and optimize student outcomes. ACT Aspire is the latest curriculum-based program for elementary through high school students, designed specifically to: provide early assessment of student progress; enhance college readiness; and...
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... Daejeon, Korea 2 Dept of Information Communication, Sunchon Univerity, Sunchon, Korea 3 Fumate Inc., Daejeon, Korea rosslin_john@yahoo.com, secho@sunchon.ac.kr, yslee@fumate.com, taihoonn@empal.com Abstract The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act is a United States federal law enacted on July 30, 2002 in response to a number of major corporate and accounting scandals including those affecting Enron, Tyco International, Adelphia, Peregrine Systems and WorldCom. This paper discusses the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act on corporate information security governance practices. The resultant regulatory intervention forces a company to revisit its internal control structures and asses the nature and scope of its compliance with the law. This paper reviews the implications emerging from the mandatory compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act. Issues related to IT governance and the general integrity of the enterprise are also identified and discussed. Industry internal control assessment frameworks, such as COSO and COBIT, are reviewed and their usefulness in ensuring compliance evaluated. 1. Introduction Accounting scandals at some of the big corporations like Enron, HealthSouth, Tyco and WorldCom had a devastating impact on investor confidence. Clearly, it was possible to engage in frauds of such magnitude because of the inability of auditors to detect early signs of such possibilities. This paper reviews the impact of legal controls on Information Technology (IT) governance practices...
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...Syllabus-MBA (Hospital Administration) PAPER – I: BASIC CONCEPT OF HEALTH -Code MHA 101 Concept of Health and Disease • Concept of health & disease and well being. • Natural history of disease and role of hospitals to offer various levels of care • Prevention aspect of diseases • Dynamics of disease transmission • Changing pattern of diseases • Concept of health indicators Preliminary Human anatomy and Physiology • Basic concepts of human anatomy • Basic concepts of human physiology Suggested Reading: Human Anatomy- Prof. Samar Mitra Human Anatomy- Prof. A. K. Dutta Text Book of Human Physiology- Dr. C. C. Chatterjee Common Pathological Conditions • Basic concepts of pathogenesis of common diseases • Basic concepts of interpretation of investigations reports Suggested Reading: Robbin’s Textbook of Pathology – Robbin, Cotran, Kumar Textbook of Microbiology – Ananantanarayan & Paniker Basic concepts of Pharmacology: Commonly used Medicine in a hospital, Narcotic drugs, use and abuse of drugs. Dispensing of medicine, Drugs store, drug stock / purchase of medicine, oxygen, I/V Fluid, Chemicals etc. Suggested Reading: Textbook of Pharmacology: Dr. K. D. Tripathi PAPER – 2: Hospital Based Healthcare & Its changing scenario-Code MHA 102 Overview of Hospital • Concept of Modern Hospital & Privatization in Health Sector • Public Sector Hospitals and Level of care / offered facilities ...
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...Control Self-assessment for Information and Related Technology To ensure smooth functioning of an enterprise striving to achieve predetermined objectives, business processes are identified and defined. To ensure the proper completion of process work, procedures are defined, documented and established. Business procedures need to be properly controlled to ensure smooth completion. Out-of-control procedures are expensive; therefore, controls need to be in place. These controls can be preventive, detective and/or corrective in nature. However, the adequacy of controls over procedures depends on various factors, including a balance between costs incurred for implementing controls and the resulting benefits derived. Many controls are essential overheads for the business, and therefore, their effectiveness must be reviewed periodically. Internal audit of controls, an essential overhead, helps avoid relaxation on controls. Ultimately, the control overheads constitute a major expenditure item. Assurance that the controls are in place and effective is essential. This assurance can be given through control self-assessment (CSA), also referred to as control self-assurance. Systems and procedures for many business organizations within various sectors have evolved over time. For example, banking is the oldest service sector and the controls over banking procedures are essential not only for the bank, but also for society in general. Controls in banking procedures have also evolved over...
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...|[pic] |Course Design Guide | | |College of Information Systems & Technology | | |CMGT/442 Version 4 | | |Information Systems Risk Management | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course identifies and defines the types of risks that information systems professionals need to consider during the development and implementation of computer based information systems. This course will survey remedies and prevention techniques available to address the risk areas present. Organizational policies and current regulatory considerations will also be examined relative to development, implementation, and use of computer based information systems. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials...
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...Information Technology Acts Paper Michael Stewart Lamb BIS 220 May 1, 2013 Paul Porch Information Technology Acts Paper Technology has surpassed many people’s expectations around the world. With the progressive advancement of technology there are many advantages and some disadvantages. Improvements in information technologies are causing an increasing number of ethical problems. Computing processing power doubles about every two years, meaning that organizations are more dependent than ever before on their information systems. Increasing amounts of data can be stored at decreasing cost, meaning that organizations can store more data on individuals for longer amounts of time. Computer networks, particularly the Internet, enable organizations to collect, integrate, and distribute enormous amounts of information on individuals, groups, and institutions. As a result, ethical problems are arising about the appropriate use of customer information, personal privacy, and the protection of intellectual property (Rainer Jr & Cegielski, 2011). The Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 and Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000 are just a few of the laws that have been put into effect due to new ethical issues from the advancement of technology. Do Not Call Implementation Act 2003 The United States Congress passed the Do Not Call Implementation Act in 2003 to protect consumers from unwanted phone calls from telemarketers. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Billy Tauzin...
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...SELECTING AND USING ASSESSMENTS Introduction This chapter will address three issues: (a) the institutional assessment needs of workforce development organizations, (b) the assessment needs of individual youth to help make informed choices about their careers, and (c) the practical needs of practitioners for information about how to select and use different assessment tools. At the end of this chapter, Exhibit 3.1 contains information that can be used to help with the selection and use of assessments, including a directory of commonly used published tests. Meeting Institutional Assessment Needs Agencies and organizations in the workforce system use assessments to meet institutional needs in two ways-to determine a youth's eligibility for services and to document achievement of program goals by assessing the progress of program participants. The number of participants served and achievement of program goals can impact the amount of funding an organization receives. Funding for the youth programs considered in this guide may come from the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, other federal agencies, states, local governmental agencies, or a combination of these. Table 1.2 in Chapter 1 summarizes the eligibility and assessment requirements of IDEA, WIA Title I, and the Rehabilitation Act. More specific information on assessments mandated or permitted by several federal funding sources may be found in Appendix A. (Mandated assessments are those required...
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...Health Information Technology (HIT) is becoming increasingly useful and implemented more frequently by health care providers throughout the United States. This technology may include Electronic Health Records (EHR) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR). The shift towards implementing Electronic Health Records has a significant influence on the quality of care provided by health care providers; however, some providers still stick to the basic paper documentation due to skepticism and disregard the benefits to adopting new technologies. Many questions arise when a health care provider is interested in adopting EHR’s, such as why adopt EHR’s? What are the benefits of EHR’s in relation to paper documentation? What steps need to be taken in order to adopt and implement EHR’s? What barriers will be encountered during the decision making process and how will these barriers be addressed? A health practice interested in adopting and implementing an EHR system must establish priorities, identify potential risks and how to avoid or overcome these risks, outweigh the pros and cons, set goals, and adhere to strict guidelines to ensure adopting a successful system. The terms Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) are often used interchangeably by health care providers when in fact there is a subtle difference between EHRs and EMRs. Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Medical Records are both digital versions of a patient’s medical history and information;...
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...Abstract The purpose of this paper is to inform organization needs to use Information Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT GRC) can provide a solution in regulation obligations and improve security posture. In using IT, GRC the key part is automation and mapping of policies and control in protecting assets and data. GRC tools can obtain reports and automate assessment of technical control to improve security. IT GRC can adapt to change when adding new application and system or a national disaster. When an organization has to go through an audit, it will be time-consuming, and it will take months. Each of the department and business will have to be done separately without a policy that is not enforced by an automated tool from an IT GRC. IT GRC Tools Organizations are required to meet regulation demands, needs governance, risk, and compliance solutions or Information Technology Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (IT GRC). GRC technology can provide a comprehensive approach to managing of an organization’s vulnerabilities and regulation obligations. Organizations are compliance requirement for Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and using the GRC tools to manage their activities in these three areas. After the (SOX) has been a strategy for other regulations. As in The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPAA) and Gramm-Leach-Biliey Act (GLBA) as the driven force of compliance and governance (Goodchild, 2012). IT GRC has improved...
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