WGU C961 Ethics in Technology Glossary Terms Already Passed

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 icial intelligence systems The people, procedures, hardware, software, data, and knowledge needed to develop computer systems and machines that can simulate human intelligence processes, including learning (the acquisition of information and rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach conclusions), and self-correction (using the outcome from one scenario to improve its performance on future scenarios). audit committee A group that provides assistance to the board of directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to the oversight of the quality and integrity of the organization's accounting and reporting practices and controls, including financial statements and reports; the organization's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; the qualifications, independence, and performance of the company's independent auditor; and the performance of the company's internal audit team. Bathsheba syndrome The moral corruption of people in power, which is often facilitated by a tendency for people to look the other way when their leaders act inappropriately. blended threat A sophisticated threat that combines the features of a virus, worm, Trojan horse, and other malicious code into a single payload. body of knowledge An agreed-upon sets of skills and abilities that all licensed professionals must possess. botnet A large group of computers, which are controlled from one or more remote locations by hackers, without the knowledge or consent of their owners. breach of contract The failure of one party to meet the terms of a contract. breach of the duty of care The failure to act as a reasonable person would ry The act of providing money, property, or favors to someone in business or government in order to obtain a business advantage. bring your own device (BYOD) A business policy that permits, and in some cases, encourages employees to use their own mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, or laptops) to access company computing resources and applications, including email, corporate databases, the corporate intranet, and the Internet. BSA | The Software Alliance (BSA) A trade group that represent the world's largest software and hardware manufacturers.