# Ethics and (ISC)² Code of Ethics Backlink: [[Domain 1 - Index]] **Definition:** Principles guiding professional behavior: protect society, act honorably, provide diligent service, and advance the profession. ## Key Facts - Canons: protect society/common good; act honorably/justly; diligently serve principals; advance/mentor. - Report conflicts of interest; avoid misuse of access; follow laws. - Ethics apply across social media and personal projects; violations sanctioned. - **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline. >[!tip] **Exam Relevance** - Choose action aligning with canons - Handle conflicts and unlawful directives >[!note] **Mnemonic** - “Protect, Act, Serve, Advance.” ### Example Q: Boss asks to hide a breach. Response? A: Decline; escalate per policy/ethics and legal obligations. ## Revision Checklist - [ ] List the four canons - [ ] Recognize conflicts of interest - [ ] Know consequences for violations - [ ] Apply canons to scenarios ## Related [[Security Governance]] · [[Legal Systems and Laws (Civil, Criminal, Administrative)]] · [[Policy Exception and Exception Management]] · [[Security Awareness and Training]] · [[Third-Party and Supplier Risk Management]] #cisSP #domain-1 #concept