Heartbleed Bug: Ethical and Legal Implications
1h 4m
Created on April 18, 2014
Overview
Over the past two years, a major security breach has dramatically affected the most popular security encryption software - OpenSSL. In this one hour ethics program, attorney and security expert Scott Aurnou discusses the legal implications of the Heartbleed bug. Mr. Aurnou begins by diagnosing the Heartbleed bug and its penetration of online security. Next, he breaks down the ethical implications of the bug along with strategies that attorneys can use to help their clients protect their data. Finally, Mr. Aurnou explains the ethical impact on corporations that used the software for security, and claims that individuals can make with the data breach.
Learning Objectives:
I. Understand the Heartbleed bug
II. Identify ABA ethics rules impacted by the bug
III. Gain technical advice pertaining to the bug
IV. Communicate with clients on the matter of password protection
V. Recognize ethical dilemmas stemming from the bug
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