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What is the primary purpose of the first canon of the Code of Ethics?
What is the primary purpose of the first canon of the Code of Ethics?
Which canon emphasizes the need for behavior to align with justice and responsibility?
Which canon emphasizes the need for behavior to align with justice and responsibility?
Who is permitted to file a complaint regarding a violation of the third canon?
Who is permitted to file a complaint regarding a violation of the third canon?
What must be included in the report when filing a complaint about a violation?
What must be included in the report when filing a complaint about a violation?
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What consequence arises from failing to report a violation of the Code of Ethics?
What consequence arises from failing to report a violation of the Code of Ethics?
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Match the canons of the Code of Ethics with their descriptions:
Match the canons of the Code of Ethics with their descriptions:
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Match the canon with the type of complaints that can be filed against it:
Match the canon with the type of complaints that can be filed against it:
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Match the requirements for reporting a violation with the corresponding details:
Match the requirements for reporting a violation with the corresponding details:
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Match the consequence of violating the Code of Ethics with the related violation:
Match the consequence of violating the Code of Ethics with the related violation:
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Match the following canons with their key focus areas:
Match the following canons with their key focus areas:
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Study Notes
(ISC)2 Code of Ethics Overview
- The Code comprises four foundational canons guiding professionals in information security.
Four Canons of the Code of Ethics
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Protect Society and Infrastructure:
- Emphasizes actions that foster societal improvement and build public trust in the profession.
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Act Honorably:
- Requires adhering to principles of honor, justice, responsibility, and legality in all professional dealings.
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Serve Principals Diligently and Competently:
- Mandates delivering quality and proficient services to employers and clients to maintain professional integrity.
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Advance the Information Security Profession:
- Advocates for actions that enhance and elevate the information security field rather than diminish it.
Reporting Violations
- Violations of the code must be reported via the (ISC)2 website to uphold ethical standards.
- Failing to report an ethics violation constitutes a violation itself.
- Reports need to include a written, notarized affidavit detailing:
- The specific breached canon.
- Reasoning for the violation.
- Any supporting evidence.
Complaint Filing
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Canons 1 & 2:
- Can be reported by any member of the public due to their potential to cause harm to individuals or society.
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Canon 3:
- Complaints must be filed by employers or clients, as violations here could harm them directly.
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Canon 4:
- Open to complaints from anyone certified or licensed in any field that also adheres to a code of ethics, promoting mutual accountability.
(ISC)2 Code of Ethics Overview
- The Code comprises four foundational canons guiding professionals in information security.
Four Canons of the Code of Ethics
-
Protect Society and Infrastructure:
- Emphasizes actions that foster societal improvement and build public trust in the profession.
-
Act Honorably:
- Requires adhering to principles of honor, justice, responsibility, and legality in all professional dealings.
-
Serve Principals Diligently and Competently:
- Mandates delivering quality and proficient services to employers and clients to maintain professional integrity.
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Advance the Information Security Profession:
- Advocates for actions that enhance and elevate the information security field rather than diminish it.
Reporting Violations
- Violations of the code must be reported via the (ISC)2 website to uphold ethical standards.
- Failing to report an ethics violation constitutes a violation itself.
- Reports need to include a written, notarized affidavit detailing:
- The specific breached canon.
- Reasoning for the violation.
- Any supporting evidence.
Complaint Filing
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Canons 1 & 2:
- Can be reported by any member of the public due to their potential to cause harm to individuals or society.
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Canon 3:
- Complaints must be filed by employers or clients, as violations here could harm them directly.
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Canon 4:
- Open to complaints from anyone certified or licensed in any field that also adheres to a code of ethics, promoting mutual accountability.
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Test your understanding of the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics, which comprises four essential canons. Learn how these principles guide professionals in protecting society, acting honorably, serving diligently, and advancing the information security profession. This quiz will assess your knowledge about ethical conduct in the information security field.