Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Information Security
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Copyright: 2026
Pages: 332
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Every click leaves a trace. Every policy shapes a life. Every decision in the digital world carries consequences that ripple far beyond the screen, into courtrooms, communities, and the very foundations of a free society.
Information security has never been purely a technical challenge. It is a deeply human one, tangled in questions of rights and responsibilities, power and accountability, freedom and control. Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Information Security is the essential companion for security professionals, policymakers, legal practitioners, and digital citizens, who must grapple with the profound moral and societal dimensions of protecting (and sometimes weaponizing) information in the modern age.
This thought-provoking and rigorously researched volume moves beyond firewalls and frameworks to explore the harder questions that technology alone can never answer: What do we owe each other in digital spaces? Where does security end and surveillance begin? Who decides what speech is permissible online, and at what cost? When does a nation-state's use of cyber tools cross an ethical line?
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Chapter 1: The Digital Nexus: Information Security in the Modern Age
Chapter 2: Ethical Foundations: Principles of Digital Conduct
Chapter 3: Understanding Privacy Risks and Safeguards
Chapter 4: Legal Frameworks: Governing the Digital Domain
Chapter 5: Ethical Theories in Action: Navigating Dilemmas
Chapter 6: Rights and Liberties: Privacy Versus Security
Chapter 7: Freedom of Speech and Content Control Online
Chapter 8: Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
Chapter 9: Ethical Frameworks for Decision-Making
Chapter 10: Privacy Protection Methods and Technologies
Chapter 11: Freedom of Expression Under Threat
Chapter 12: Law Enforcement and Digital Investigations
Chapter 13: The Ethics of Information Warfare and State-Sponsored Hacking
Chapter 14: Future Trends and Emerging Ethical Challenges
Chapter 15: Toward a Responsible Digital Future
Further Readings
Index
Rebecca M. Basta is a distinguished bioinformatics and cybersecurity education specialist with deep expertise at the critical intersection of health care technology, data science, and cybersecurity. Holding a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a Minor in Biotechnology, Basta combines advanced academic credentials with hands-on laboratory and educational expertise.
With an impressive portfolio of 30+ professional certifications spanning health care data analytics, AI governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging security technologies, Basta demonstrates exceptional breadth across intersecting disciplines. Her credentials include Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 Certified Lead Auditor, Certified Analytics Professional Expert (CAP), Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Certified Red Team Operations Management (CRTOM), and Certified Artificial Intelligence Security & Risk (CAISR). This diverse certification landscape reflects her commitment to understanding security from multiple angles: defensive, offensive, and governance perspectives. Basta’s research and publication record is exceptionally prolific, focusing on the convergence of health care security and advanced data analytics.
Stavros E. Basta is an accomplished cybersecurity professional and published researcher
specializing in industrial control systems (ICS) security and critical infrastructure protection. Holding a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Basta brings advanced academic credentials alongside extensive industry experience.
With an impressive portfolio of 25+ professional certifications spanning security leadership, penetration testing, risk management, and cloud security, including GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Licensed Penetration Testing Master (LPTM), GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), and Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT), Basta demonstrates deep expertise across the cybersecurity landscape. Basta’s research investigates the critical gap between traditional cybersecurity frameworks and the unique vulnerabilities of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.