WGU C961 Ethics in Technology Glossary Terms Already Passed

acceptable use policy (AUP) A document that stipulates restrictions and practices that a user must agree in order to use organizational computing and network resources. advanced persistent threat (APT) A network attack in which an intruder gains access to a network and stays there—undetected— with the intention of stealing data over a long period of time (weeks or even months). Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) An agreement of the World Trade Organization that requires member governments to ensure that intellectual property rights can be enforced under their laws and that penalties for infringement are tough enough to deter further violations. anonymous expression The expression of opinions by people who do not reveal their identity. anonymous remailer service A service that allows anonymity on the internet by using a computer program that strips the originating header and/or IP address from the message and then forwards the message to its intended recipient. anti-SLAPP laws Laws designed to reduce frivolous SLAPPs (strategic lawsuit against public participation [SLAPP], which is a lawsuit filed by corporations, government officials, and others against citizens and community groups who oppose them on matters of concern). antivirus software Software that scans for a specific sequence of bytes, known as a virus signature, that indicates the presence of a specific virus.