********************** Acceptable Use Warning ********************** Acceptable Use of TCP/IP Tools and Techniques The study of TCP/IP and associated Internet technologies brings with it a number of ethical, as well as potentially legal, considerations. Many of the tools and techniques that are studied in order to understand and monitor the Internet, and to install and monitor Internet Security policies and systems, may also lend themselves to malicious use. Users of these tools on any network must keep in mind that they are often by definition intrusive and must not be used in any way that would contravene the spirit or letter of applicable Acceptable Use Policies. Even if there is no applicable policy in place, use of such tools to gain innappropriate information or network access is ethically unacceptable and may contravene the law. No tool or technique learned or used, directly or indirectly, in this course should be used on the Internet where prohibited or inappropriate. When in doubt, abstain. Instances of inappropriate use can be deemed to contravene the Canadian Criminal Code as well as Algonquin Acceptable Use Policies. ************************************************************************