INF10009 Topic 10 SWIN BUR NE. SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Security, Ethics and Privacy Key Term Definition Information Ethics Rules that ensure information in Information Systems is handled according to specific standards and principles. Privacy The right to be left alone when you want to be, to have control over your own personal possessions, and not to be observed without your consent. Malware Software written with malicious intent to cause annoyance or damage. Hacker An expert in technology who uses their knowledge to break into computers and computer networks, either for profit or just for the challenge. Availability The ability for users of Information Systems to access the system. Confidentiality The responsibility of organisations to give assurance that messages and information are only available to those who are authorised to view them. @Copyright: 2016 Swinburne University of Technology <UniLink & INF10009 Glossary Topic #10> Version <1 > CRICOS: 0011D TOID: 3059 16/10/2018> Page 1 of 1