Interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), and similar laws, is often up for debate due to ambiguous terminology, such as "unauthorized access." This issue has come up in several recent cases. Read the article, "The Arrest of a Florida Data Scientist Demonstrates a Weird Hole in Cybercrime LawLinks to an external site.."
Briefly describe the case, including how the Florida Computer Crime Law and CFAA, are central to it.
Discuss your perspective on whether the type of access Jones performed should make her guilty of unauthorized access and justify your opinion pointing to relevant components of the laws. You can also leverage the other cases presented (Briggs and Rodriguez) on both sides of this debate.
Research and present one other case of unauthorized access that presents a conundrum for current computer security laws and discuss your opinion on the case.
After reading a few of your classmate's postings, reply to those from which you learned something new or to which you have something constructive to add. For example:
Discuss what you learned.
Ask probing questions or seek clarification.
Explain why you agree or disagree with your classmate's main points, assertions, assumptions, or conclusions.
Suggest research strategies or specific resources on the topic.
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates' postings. Join the discussion early and post often.