LEARNING AREA 1 : INTRODUCTION TO ICT AND SOCIETY

1.1  Introduction To Information And Communication Technology

Overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Define ICT.
• Describe the brief evolution of computers.

ICT In Everyday Life: Education, Banking, Industry and Commerce

• List the usage of ICT in everyday life.
• State the differences between computerised and non-computerised  systems.
• State the impact of ICT on society.

1.2  Computer Ethics and Legal Issues

 Definition

• Define Computer Ethics, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, Privacy, Computer Crime and Cyber Law.
• Differentiate between ethics and law.
• State the need for intellectual property laws

Privacy

• List ways to protect privacy.
• State authentication and verification methods/ technologies

Controversial Contents and Control

• List effects of controversial contents on society:
• Pornography
• Slander

• Describe the process of filtering to control access to controversial contents.

Computer Crimes

• Explain the need for Cyber Law.
• Explain briefly the computer crimes below :
• Fraud
• Copyright Infringement
• Theft 
• Attacks

1.3  Computer Security

Definition

Define computer security.

Security Threats

• Explain briefly the different threats to
• computer security:
• Malicious code
• Hacking
• Natural disaster 
• Theft

Security Measures

• Select the appropriate security measures to overcome the identified computer threat
• Apply the correct security procedures.
• Antivirus
• Anti-Spyware
• Cryptography
• Firewall
• Data backup
• Human aspects

 1.4  Current and  Future Developments

Impact of ICT on Society

• Locate  information from various sources (example: Internet, library or magazines).
• Describe the impact of ICT on society.
• Present results in a clear, concise manner.
• Display cooperation in conducting study.