A. What costs are involved with complying with SOX? Is SOX worthy of its cost to implement?

B. Some people believe that, rather than producing tangible benefits, business controls create resentment and loss of morale. Discuss your position on this.

C.Segregation of duties (SoD) and other classic internal controls such as management oversight have been adapted to consider technology. Compare/contrast the classic controls with their adaptations for technology. Have one or more of the classic controls become obsolete when applied in technology? On the flip side of that, describe any new controls that have become necessary because of technology.

D. Outside jobs also strive to steal information to use in identity fraud, especially for obtaining credit for big ticket items. They also include hacking for personal satisfaction and bragging rights.

Do you agree that an effective method of obtaining adequate system security is to rely on the integrity of employees? Why or why not? What can a company do to ensure the integrity of employees?