📓 Cyber Ethics

Cyber Ethics
- Definition: Cyber ethics refers to the moral principles and guidelines that govern the use of technology, particularly in the context of the internet and online interactions.
- Importance: Cyber ethics is essential in today's digital age, as it helps to promote responsible behavior, protect individuals' rights, and maintain trust in online interactions.

Netiquettes
- Definition: Netiquettes refer to the rules of behavior and etiquette that govern online interactions, such as email, social media, and online forums.
- Guidelines: Basic netiquette guidelines include being respectful, avoiding spam and harassment, using proper language and tone, and respecting others' privacy and intellectual property.

Software Licenses and Open-Source Software Movement
- Software Licenses: A software license is a legal agreement that governs the use and distribution of software. Common types of software licenses include proprietary, open-source, and freeware licenses.
- Open-Source Software Movement: The open-source software movement promotes the development and sharing of software source code, allowing users to modify and distribute the software freely.

Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Property Rights
- Intellectual Property Rights: Intellectual property rights refer to the legal rights that protect creators' and inventors' works, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
- Digital Property Rights: Digital property rights refer to the legal rights that protect digital creations, such as software, music, and videos.

E-commerce and Online Security
- E-commerce: E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services online.
- Online Security: Online security refers to the measures taken to protect online transactions, data, and identities from unauthorized access, theft, and other malicious activities.

Lab Exercises/Practicals
- Objective: The objective of this unit is to provide hands-on experience with cyber ethics, netiquettes, software licenses, intellectual property rights, and e-commerce security.
- Exercises: Practical exercises may include:
    - Creating a website or blog with proper netiquettes and cyber ethics guidelines.
    - Researching and comparing different software licenses and open-source software.
    - Understanding and applying intellectual property rights and digital property rights in online interactions.
    - Conducting online transactions securely and safely.
    - Creating a secure password and understanding online security best practices.