CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #417
Which ISC2 Code of Ethics Canon focuses on a security analyst's responsibility to prevent harm and maintain public well-being?
The correct answer is C. Protect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure. The ISC2 Code of Ethics has four Canons listed in priority order. The first Canon-'Protect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure'-is specifically about the security professional's duty to the broader public. It emphasizes that…
Question
Which ISC2 Code of Ethics Canon focuses on a security analyst's responsibility to prevent harm and maintain public well-being?
Options
- AAct honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally
- BAdvance and protect the profession
- CProtect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure
- DProvide diligent and competent service to principals
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C89% (41)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
The ISC2 Code of Ethics has four Canons listed in priority order. The first Canon-'Protect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure'-is specifically about the security professional's duty to the broader public. It emphasizes that security practitioners must prioritize societal well-being above personal or organizational interests, which directly aligns with preventing harm and maintaining public trust.
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