Digital Security ethics

and privacy
Abdul Manan (fa2020bscs189)
Zeeshan ul haq(fa2020bscs187)
Digital Security refers to
various ways of protecting
computer's internet account
and files from intrusion by an
outside user.
 Types:
Types of digital security are:

● State-of-the-art firewall
● Antivirus software
● Remote monitoring software
● Proxy
● Vulnerability scanner
 ● Hacker

● Cracker

Security Risks ● Unethical employees

● Hardware/Software damage

● Data/Information loss
 ● Install a firewall
● Ensure proper access controls
How to ● Use IDS/IPS to track potential
packet floods
overcome ● Use network segmentation

Security Risks
● Use a virtual private network
(VPN)
● Conduct proper maintenance
Internet/Network ● Virus

Attacks
● Worm
● Dos Attack
● Spoofing
● Botnet
 ● Segregate Your Network

How to resolve
● Regulate Access to the Internet
via Proxy Server

Network Attacks
● Place Security Devices
Correctly
● Monitor Network Traffic
● Use Deception Technology
Ethics in technology
It is a sub-field
of ethics addressing the
ethical questions specific to
the Technology Age Some
prominent works
of philosopher Hans
Jonasare devoted to ethics
of technology. The subject
has also been explored,
following the work of Mario
Bunge, under the
term technoethics.
 What are Computer Ethics?

● Unauthorised use of computer

● Mobile devices and network
● Software theft
● Information accuracy
● Codes of conduct
● Green computing
Privacy
Privacy is the ability of an
individual or group to seclude
themselves or information about
themselves, and thereby express
themselves selectively.
Data privacy, also called information
privacy, is the aspect of information
technology (IT) that deals with the ability
an organization or individual has to
determine what data in a computer
system can be shared with third parties.
 We can protect your data by using these:

● Cookies
● Electronic profiles
● Privacy laws
● Emonitoring
● Content filtering
Conclusion

Digital Security is important because it allows people to use social media and
online baking and protects them from risks such as identity theft and fraud. If the
steps mentioned earlier are followed, then your digital security is strong and will
protect your information. It is important to also be aware that your photos should
be on private because they can be used when stealing your identity.