Based on the professional standards, is the creation of such policies ethical?

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Prior to completing this discussion, please read the American Psychological Association (2010), Peters et. al. (2013) and Weed and McKeown (2003) required articles for the week.
For your initial post, evaluate the impact of public policy in regulating behaviors that are deemed detrimental to health and, therefore, affect development across the lifespan.
Using the Ashford University Library, research at least two peer-reviewed articles that explore trends with regard to a debated behavior, either the effects of parental smoking on children/adolescents or childhood/adolescent obesity/diet and exercise (You may use articles from the recommended resources list). Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives found in your research. In addition, appraise some of the public policies that have been enacted to counter the issues arising from second-hand smoke or poor nutrition/exercise habits on your selected developmental period. Suggest and describe additional or alternate policies that might be enacted to counter the negative aspects of such circumstances.
Using the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, analyze ethical considerations in developmental psychology related to the creation and/or implementation of public policy regarding smoking bans or diet/exercise for children or adolescents.
• Is the creation of public policy necessary in this area?
• Based on the professional standards, is the creation of such policies ethical?
Describe how these types of policies are effective.
• In what ways do these policies enhance and/or hinder physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial development for the affected person?
• Are there equally effective self-imposed restrictions that might be used instead?
• How would you implement your suggested policy, and how would you plan to test the efficacy of the policy versus self-imposed restrictions?

PowerPoint Presentation Presentation (Chapters 1 – 11) Open Textbook and Resources Using an organization that you currently work for or have worked for previously, create a PowerPoint presentation with the following slides:

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PowerPoint Presentation Presentation (Chapters 1 – 11) Open Textbook and Resources Using an organization that you currently work for or have worked for previously, create a PowerPoint presentation with the following slides: 

1. Slide 1: Introduction of the organization 

2. Slide 2: History of the organization 

3. Slide 3: Your role within the organization 

4. Slides 4 – 9: Describe Five of the following elements related to the organization threats and their countermeasures (select 5 of 10) Chapter 1: Introductions (Do not use). Chapter 2: Deception Chapter 3: Separation Chapter 4: Diversity Chapter 5: Commonality Chapter 6: Depth Chapter 7: Discretion Chapter 8: Collection Chapter 9: Correlation Chapter 10: Awareness Chapter 11: Response 

5. Slide 10: Your overall thoughts of the organization Cyber-Security program 

6. Slide 11: References for all slides For additional content, use the notes view of PowerPoint to include details. 

Minimize pictures to those that are relevant to the content. 

• The presentation makes good use of course concepts/practices/strategies; • The presentation will demonstrate understanding of Emerging Threats and Countermeasures; • The presentation will demonstrate appropriate application of Countermeasures ideas/concepts /practices/strategies; PowerPoint Presentation Assignment • Thoroughness, appropriateness, and creativity demonstrated by the descriptions; clarity, organization, coherence, and correctness (spelling, grammar) of the writing 

Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment as database developer

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Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment as database developer. Share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. 

 Requirements:

Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.

Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.

Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.

Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. 

You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. 

While psychological profiling of criminals is not a new field, should we attempt to profile cybercriminals?

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Analyze key psychological and sociological issues related to hackers and the potential impact on individual organizations and society as a whole. Answer all 4 topic questions with the minimum to two sources and no more than two paragraphs.

The class discusses ethical and non ethical hacker personalities and motivations, and profiling tools used by law enforcement in combating cyber threats.

Topic 1: Hacker Motivation and Threat Mitigation

Explain what psychological factors can often motivate hackers (eg, addiction, crime, greed, status, etc….), and give examples where these motivations were a factor in a cyberattack.

What can organizations do to be more proactive in identifying and mitigating hacker threats?

Background:

1. Crime and Punishment: The Psychology of Hacking in the New Millennium [2003 – older but, I believe, still relevant and a solid short introduction]

2. Understanding a Hacker’s Mind: A Psychological Insight into the Hijacking of Identities [2004 – RSA. Also still useful]

3. The Risk Propensity and Rationality of Computer Hackers [2010 ]

Topic 2: Ethical and Nonethical Hackers

As the cybersecurity field expands, the larger community discourse leads to changes in terminology. While some of our course materials may differentiate between the terms “hackers” and “crackers” as threat actors, we will use the terms “ethical hackers” and “nonethical hackers” to make the same differentiation.

How do the profiles for ethical and nonethical hackers differ? Should these psychological attributes make a difference as to the amount of, or nature of the punishment meted out to those who are caught? Why or why not?

Describe how certain factors can also motivate ethical hackers, or those who defend against cyberattacks (sometimes called cyber warriors or cyber patriots)? (eg, revenge, patriotism, fear of government abuse, pride, respect for the law, ownership, anger, retaliation….)

Topic 3: Hacking as an “Addiction”

Some mental health and criminal justice professionals contend that hacking is an “addiction,” and causes obsessive, risk-taking behavior in a manner similar to illegal narcotics—hackers hack to “get high” from the thrill of breaking into a system and getting away with it.

Should policy makers look toward treatment, rather than incarceration, as to the disposition of hacker cases? Why or why not?

How do profiles of ethical and non-ethical hackers differ?
Topic 4 – Profiling of Cybercriminals

While psychological profiling of criminals is not a new field, should we attempt to profile cybercriminals?

What sort of things do we already know about the personalities of cybercriminals?

Do we have enough evidence to indicate there is a distinct psychological pattern that would help in the apprehension of cybercriminals?