CyberEthics
Most people learn traditional standards of behavior and respect for
others by the time they are teenagers—but many don’t realize that those
rules are just as valid in cyberspace. This program helps students take
the high road on the information superhighway and avoid the temptations
of the fast lane, pointing the way toward an ethically sound Internet
presence and lifestyle. Guidelines for the use of intellectual property
are featured, with emphasis on the consequences of illegal downloading,
copyright infringement, and plagiarism
CyberSafety
What harm could come from sitting leisurely at the computer, chatting
with online pals? Unfortunately, many young people who spend hours in
chat rooms or post sensitive information on the Internet have little or
no idea of the risks involved. This
program warns students about how vulnerable they are whenever they
venture into the cyber realm—even when they think they’re among
“friends.”
CyberSecurity
The Internet offers vast possibilities for learning, making a living,
and having fun—but it can also destroy reputations, empty bank accounts,
and ruin lives. This program cautions students about potential hazards
to their computers—not to mention their careers, finances, and
futures—that exist online. Highlighting the importance of setting up a
firewall and keeping one’s operating system up-to-date, the program
provides straightforward advice about protecting against hackers,
viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, phishing emails, and other
high-tech threats.
The Transformation Age: Case Studies in Surviving the Tech Revolution
An economy in which the office is a thing of the past… a sensor system
that tracks and identifies goods in transit… a camera that records every
life experience in minute detail. If these sound like dreams of a
distant future, think again. This program examines the boundless
opportunities and staggering challenges of the digital era, presenting
concise case studies of 21st-century companies, entrepreneurs, and
advances. Google’s business applications, Kodak’s digital ventures,
Microsoft’s Sensecam, Hewlett-Packard’s high-def teleconferencing
interface, Linden Labs’ Second Life universe, and Craigslist’s immensely
popular classified ads are among the developments and strategies in the
spotlight.
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