Computer Ethics
E-Activity
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was enacted to protect shareholders from fraudulent activities. Likewise, there are controls, including IT controls, which organizations need to implement to be complaint with SOX. Review the elements of SOX using the information, located at http://www.soxlaw.com/, and be prepared to discuss.
Discussion 1
"SOX" Please respond to the following:
• From the e-Activity, describe the main elements of SOX and identify the controls organizations need to implement to be compliant with SOX.
• From the e-Activity, choose the element of SOX you believe is most difficult or challenging for organizations to implement and explain why. Suggest the controls organizations should implement to mitigate the issue you chose.
eActivity
The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provides many standards and guidance for implementing effective security management programs. Review the information, located at http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/fisma/index.html, and be prepared to discuss.
Discussion 1
"FISMA and NIST" Please respond to the following:
• From the e-Activity, describe the main elements of FISMA in the management and governance of federal information systems.
• From the e-Activity, examine how FISMA and NIST work together to provide guidance and direction to organizations and agencies.
Info Systems
Discussion 1
"Patterns of Behavior" Please respond to the following:
• Give your opinion as to whether "Heat Seekers" and "Followers" could coexist within the same organization. State the negatives and positives associated with both patterns of behavior.
Discussion 2
"Getting to Know the Industry" Please respond to the following:
• Evaluate the competitive applications of technology. List and describe two applications and how these can be applied to the information systems industry.
Discussion 1
"ITPM Best Practices" Please respond to the following:
• Assess the systems development life-cycle (SDLC) and explain how the life cycle, when executed properly, can maximize business value. Note: All stakeholders point of view should be considered.
Discussion 2
"Service Delivery Models" Please respond to the following:
• Determine how a company's selection of a Service Delivery Model could impact business value (positive and negative). Provide an example to justify your response.