Computer Science 450

Discussion Topic

Hacking and Viruses

Try to come up with arguments both supporting and opposing each of the following ideas:

1. Those who create nondestructive viruses and worms that expose security problems are doing the computer industry a favor.

Agree:

Disagree:

2. A senior-level course that teaches students how to write viruses and worms and also how to block such attacks is an appropriate course for computer science majors.

Agree:

Disagree:

3. It is wrong for a company to hire a former malicious hacker as a security consultant.

Agree:

Disagree: