Assignments to complete this module:

• Reading:

• Chapter 3: Ethics and Privacy

• Post DQ Initial Response by Thursday at 11:59 p.m.

• Post DQ Peer Response(s) by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Discussion Question

CLO #2 - Define ethical issues related to information technology and identify major types of controls that organizations can use to protect their information resources.

CLO #3 - Explain the processes of querying a relational database and define Big Data and explain its basic characteristics. Compare and contrast the major types of networks.

CLO #7 - Discuss the business decisions involved in acquiring new applications. Consider the different stages of a system development life cycle.

What types of user authentication are used at Westcliff University or your place of work? Do these measures seem to be effective? What if a higher level of authentication were implemented? Would it be worth it, or would it decrease productivity? Support your response.