CYBER ETHICS AND THE ROLE
ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING WILL
PLAY IN THE RESPONSIBLE USE
OF TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION WARFARE SUMMIT
3 OCTOBER 2018
TERESA RULE, PMP, CISA
PRESIDENT, RNT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
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WHAT IS CYBER ETHICS?
Cyber: relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers,
information technology, and virtual reality.
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Ethics: 1. moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the
conducting of an activity.
2. the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.
Cyber Ethics: Moral Principles that govern a person’s behavior
relating to the culture of computers, Information Technology, Systems
and Virtual Reality
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Global citizens are affected by technology, even if they are
not directly using the technology.
Everything from Weather detection and communication to
food manufacturing and industrial control systems relies on
technology.
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INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
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MANUFACTURING WORKERS
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GOVERNMENT WORKERS
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BUSINESSES
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INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
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MILITARY USERS
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HEALTH CARE WORKERS
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CYBER PHYSICAL INTERFACES
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CYBER PHYSICAL INTERFACES
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MEDICAL IMPLANTS
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CALL TO ACTION
1. Continuous Improvement – Stay current in your field,
learn professionally
2. Understand the impact of the decision to take action
3. Communicate
4. Understand the culture of action
5. Understand Consequences
6. Become an Ethical Mentor
7. Police your ranks
8. Promote ethical behavior
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