IT246 IT Ethics and Cybersecurity
IT Ethics and Cybersecurity notes
9 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.
Unit 1
IT Ethics: Definitions, Importance & Moral Frameworks in Digital AgeUnit 1 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity introduces core concepts of IT ethics—its definition, scope, and foundational principles—while exploring why ethical behavior matters in technology-driven environments, including professional codes, stakeholder impacts, and real-world dilemmas.6 min readUnit 2
Ethical Theories & Professional Codes in IT EthicsUnit 2 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores foundational ethical frameworks (deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics) and how they apply to IT professionals, alongside key codes like IEEE, ACM, and Nepal’s IT ethics guidelines, with real-world case studies and comparative analysis.9 min readUnit 3
Privacy, Data Protection Laws & Digital RightsUnit 3 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores the core principles of privacy, data protection laws (including Nepal’s PDPA 2018), types of personal data, rights of data subjects, and real-world breaches—with case studies from Nepali apps like eSewa and global platforms like Facebook.10 min readUnit 4
Intellectual Property Rights – Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Trade Secrets, and MoreUnit 4 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity: explores the nature, scope, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, covering copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, industrial designs, and geographical indications, with Nepalese legal context and real‑world applications.12 min readUnit 5
Computer Crime & Cyber Threats: Types, Impacts & Legal FrameworksUnit 5 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores the dark side of digital technology, covering definitions of computer crimes, cyber threats (malware, phishing, DDoS), their real-world impacts on businesses and individuals, and how Nepal’s laws (Electronic Transactions Act 2008) address these issues. Includes case studie8 min readUnit 6
Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Threats, Models, Controls & Best PracticesUnit 6 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores core cybersecurity concepts—confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA triad), security models (Bell-LaPadula, Biba), threats (malware, phishing), and defensive strategies like encryption, firewalls, and risk assessment—with real-world applications in Nepalese tech (e.g7 min readUnit 7
Security Controls & Risk Management: Types, Models & ApplicationsUnit 7 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores security controls (preventive, detective, corrective) and risk management (risk assessment, mitigation strategies, compliance frameworks) with real-world examples from Nepali tech companies like Ncell, eSewa, and NEPSE, plus practical case studies on breach responses and p5 min readUnit 8
Social Media Ethics: Privacy, Misinformation & Digital FootprintsUnit 8 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores the ethical dilemmas of social media—privacy violations, fake news, digital harassment, and corporate responsibility—using real-world cases from Nepal (eSewa, Daraz) and global platforms (Facebook, TikTok). Learn how algorithms amplify harm, how laws like Nepal’s Electroni10 min readUnit 9
Electronic Transactions Act & Cyber Law in Nepal: Key Laws, E-Signatures, EVIDENCE, Dispute ResolutionUnit 9 of IT Ethics and Cybersecurity explores Nepal’s Electronic Transactions Act 2063, its legal framework for digital signatures, electronic evidence, cybercrime penalties, and dispute resolution mechanisms—with real-world applications in eSewa, Ncell, and NEPSE transactions.11 min readUnit 10
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