47 Questions
What is the difference between ROM and RAM in terms of software storage?
ROM is built into the computer's more permanent memory, while RAM is loaded on demand at runtime in less permanent but more volatile memory
What is the primary responsibility of a software producer?
Creating or developing a set of programs to meet the specifications of a user or a specific problem
Why do software buyers have little leverage in disputing the claims of the developer regarding software standards?
There is no single universally acceptable and agreed upon measure of software standards
What are the key roles of software engineers working for companies like Microsoft?
Analysts and programmers
What is digital evidence?
Digital footprints or sequences that prove the cyber trail
Why can digital evidence of a specific activity be difficult to find?
High volume of similar data for all electronic activities
What can be a consequence of not being careful when collecting digital evidence?
Data may be disturbed or changed
What is a characteristic of The Pirate Bay's decentralized downloads?
Data from various users are put together
What has happened to the founders of The Pirate Bay?
Imprisoned for about a year and charged with a $3.5 million fine
Why does more digital evidence not exist for The Pirate Bay's illegal activities?
Torrents have decentralized downloads, combining data from various users
What is the primary purpose of monitoring a computer system or person suspected of committing computer crimes?
To provide evidence of criminal actions
What is the significance of the term 'digital evidence' in a court of law?
It can establish whether the accused is guilty or not
What type of laws can protect computer programs and software?
Copyright laws
Why are patent laws not usually suitable for software?
They do not protect the implementation of ideas
What can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on?
Trade secrets
What does the security of software depend on?
The security of the hardware being used
What is crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation?
Risk assessment and management
What is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance?
Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities
What are examples of famous software breaches mentioned in the text?
Ashley Madison, Yahoo, and FriendFinder Network
What types of computer system attacks are mentioned in the text?
Penetration and denial of service attacks
What can cybercrime motives range from?
Political activism to personal gain
What does the Canadian legal system have gaps in addressing, according to the text?
Cybercrime
What can make cyber law more effective, according to the text?
Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes
Software is only available in ROM form and not in RAM form.
False
Software producers can be individuals working alone or companies.
True
Software buyers have significant leverage in disputing the claims of the developer regarding software standards.
False
There is a single universally acceptable and agreed upon measure of software standards.
False
Digital evidence can be found in hardware such as CD's, memory sticks, and hard drives
True
The Pirate Bay uses over 25 centrally located servers for decentralized downloads
False
The founders of The Pirate Bay were imprisoned for about a year and charged with a $3.5 million fine
True
Monitoring a computer system suspected of committing computer crimes cannot provide evidence of criminal actions
False
The security of software depends on the capability of the hardware it runs on
False
The Infamous Pirate Bay has been around for 25 years
False
The site, The Pirate Bay, was never caught red-handed in an offense that entails tougher punishments
True
The Canadian legal system effectively addresses gaps in addressing cybercrimes
False
Copyright laws can protect computer programs and software, allowing creators to control how their work is used and reproduced.
True
Patent laws are used to protect the creation and implementation of ideas but are not usually suitable for software.
True
Trademarks are not an effective way to protect computer programs unless the creator owns a company where a trademark is applicable.
False
Trade secrets can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on.
True
The security of software depends on the security of the hardware being used, and security breaches can result in unauthorized access to data.
True
Risk assessment and management are crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation.
True
Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance.
True
Examples of famous software breaches include the Ashley Madison and Yahoo breaches, as well as the FriendFinder Network hack.
True
Types of computer system attacks include penetration, which involves illegal access to cyberspace content, and denial of service attacks, which affect a system’s ability to function.
True
Cybercrime motives can range from political activism to personal gain, and victims may experience psychological effects such as fear, isolation, and loss of trust.
True
The Canadian legal system has gaps in addressing cybercrime, and there is a need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes.
True
Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes, as well as standardized legal sentences, can make cyber law more effective.
True
Study Notes
Software Protection and Cybersecurity
- Copyright laws can protect computer programs and software, allowing creators to control how their work is used and reproduced.
- Patent laws are used to protect the creation and implementation of ideas but are not usually suitable for software.
- Trademarks are not an effective way to protect computer programs unless the creator owns a company where a trademark is applicable.
- Trade secrets can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on.
- The security of software depends on the security of the hardware being used, and security breaches can result in unauthorized access to data.
- Risk assessment and management are crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation.
- Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance.
- Examples of famous software breaches include the Ashley Madison and Yahoo breaches, as well as the FriendFinder Network hack.
- Types of computer system attacks include penetration, which involves illegal access to cyberspace content, and denial of service attacks, which affect a system’s ability to function.
- Cybercrime motives can range from political activism to personal gain, and victims may experience psychological effects such as fear, isolation, and loss of trust.
- The Canadian legal system has gaps in addressing cybercrime, and there is a need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes.
- Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes, as well as standardized legal sentences, can make cyber law more effective.
Software Protection and Cybersecurity
- Copyright laws can protect computer programs and software, allowing creators to control how their work is used and reproduced.
- Patent laws are used to protect the creation and implementation of ideas but are not usually suitable for software.
- Trademarks are not an effective way to protect computer programs unless the creator owns a company where a trademark is applicable.
- Trade secrets can effectively protect the concepts that software or computer programs are based on.
- The security of software depends on the security of the hardware being used, and security breaches can result in unauthorized access to data.
- Risk assessment and management are crucial in assessing potential risks during the design and use phases of software creation.
- Identifying and predicting a system’s vulnerabilities is important in assessing risk, especially as technology capabilities constantly advance.
- Examples of famous software breaches include the Ashley Madison and Yahoo breaches, as well as the FriendFinder Network hack.
- Types of computer system attacks include penetration, which involves illegal access to cyberspace content, and denial of service attacks, which affect a system’s ability to function.
- Cybercrime motives can range from political activism to personal gain, and victims may experience psychological effects such as fear, isolation, and loss of trust.
- The Canadian legal system has gaps in addressing cybercrime, and there is a need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes.
- Creating local and country-wide laws specifically for computer crimes, as well as standardized legal sentences, can make cyber law more effective.
Test your knowledge of software protection and cybersecurity with this quiz. Explore topics such as copyright laws, patent protection, trade secrets, software security, risk assessment, famous software breaches, types of computer system attacks, cybercrime motives, and the need for specific laws and standardized legal sentences for computer crimes in the Canadian legal system.
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