• Edited by: Marian Quigley [Monash University (Australia)]
• Published by Information Science Reference

Rapid technological advancement has given rise to new ethical dilemmas and security threats, while the development of appropriate ethical codes and security measures fail to keep pace, which makes the education of computer users and professionals crucial.

The Encyclopedia of Information Ethics and Security is an original, comprehensive reference source on ethical and security issues relating to the latest technologies. Covering a wide range of themes, this valuable reference tool includes topics such as computer crime, information warfare, privacy, surveillance, intellectual property and education. This encyclopedia is a useful tool for students, academics, and professionals.

Key features include:

Authoritative contributions by 150 of the world's leading experts

A single source for comprehensive information on an expansive field

In-depth definitions for more than 700 key terms

Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals

More than 2,000 comprehensive references to existing literature and research on ethical and security issues relating to the latest technologies

Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to information ethics and security

• Published/Released: October 2007
• Original Copyright: 2007
• ISBN 13: 9781591409885
• ISBN 10: 1591409888
• Product number: 231397
• Shipping Weight: 0.00 lbs (0.00 kgs)

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