The ISSPCS Code of Ethics
As a Certified International Systems Security Professional, I pledge to uphold professional principles in the fulfilment of my responsibilities. In promoting a high standard of ethical conduct, I shall:
- Endeavour to raise the competence and enhance the prestige of the information security profession;
- Personally pursue, and encourage others in continued professional development;
- Endeavour to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest and to disclose to any client or employer any relationships that may influence my judgement;
- Fully respect the confidentiality of all client information at all times;
- Behave in a manner that would not prejudice the reputation of the certification body or the certification process;
- Not divulge any information that would compromise the integrity or reputation of the certification process;
- Conduct myself professionally, with honesty, accuracy, fairness and responsibility to my clients and colleagues;
- Be honest and realistic in reporting findings and recommendations based on available data;
- Not misrepresent my own or any other individual’s qualifications, competence, or experience, nor undertake any work as a certified information security professional beyond my qualifications; and
- To accept and offer constructive appraisal of all work, acknowledging errors and giving credit to the deserving.
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