Computer Science Symposia

Computer Science & Information Technology Symposium 2003

Session Presentations

An Introduction to the Security Implications of Wireless Networking
by Aaron Janssen

What do you need to know about wireless networking? What is a "rogue access point"? What is Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)? In this multimedia presentation the problems, advantages and risks associated with wireless networking will be reviewed and suggestions for keeping your network safe will be presented.

• Presentation (PDF, 9.75 MB, PDF Instructions)

Commentary:

This presentation not only modeled the usefulness of group work and collaboration, but raised too many of the thorny ethical questions which make this topic both challenging and essential to teach. Participants noted the difficulty of teaching students not to do what they see happening all around them. They also considered the fact that in many cases, ethics seem to be generational rather than consistent and static. One explanation put forward for the widespread use of illegal copying is that many people, and certainly not just students, also see this as a victimless crime. Teachers noted also that many copyright-infringement practices are widespread: think about the Xerox machine and video sharing.

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For more information, please contact Linda Keller, Project Manager, ISTE at: lkeller@iste.org.