{"id":192203,"date":"2026-03-02T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/isc2-debuts-code-of-conduct-for-cybersecurity-profession\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:30:20","slug":"isc2-debuts-code-of-conduct-for-cybersecurity-profession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/isc2-debuts-code-of-conduct-for-cybersecurity-profession\/","title":{"rendered":"ISC2 debuts code of conduct for cybersecurity profession"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. You get a code of conduct! You get a code of conduct! Everybody gets a code of conduct\u2014including cybersecurity professionals, who just got a new one to reference in their day-to-day life.In February, cybersecurity advocacy organization ISC2 rolled out its \u201cCode of Professional Conduct,\u201d a set of ethical standards for cybersecurity professionals, including:A responsibility to proactively secure emerging technologies like AI and quantum computingA commitment to report security vulnerabilities, shoddy practices, and unethical behavior that could put people and businesses at riskA promise to not inflate claims about expertise or qualifications, or cheat on examsEntities like the Information Systems Security Association and United States Cybersecurity Institute have similar standards for their respective organizations.They grow up so fast! ISC2 COO Casey Marks caught up with IT Brew to discuss the backstory behind the organization rolling out a code of conduct, which was based on input from almost 1,400 cybersecurity professionals. He said the new guidelines will serve as a shared foundation for cybersecurity professionals, helping inform their decisions.\u201cWe have rightfully identified that we are probably not doing enough in the public space to give confidence to the public and to employers about when you hire a cybersecurity professional, how should they behave? How should they be acting?\u201d Marks said.The code of conduct signals a big \u201cmaturity moment\u201d for the cybersecurity industry, Marks said: \u201cThe recognition of, \u2018Yes, we consider ourselves a profession,\u2019 is probably the single most important thing to then be able to say, \u2018Okay, if we consider ourselves a profession, how do we hold ourselves accountable?\u2019\u201dTop insights for IT prosFrom cybersecurity and big data to cloud computing, IT Brew covers the latest trends shaping business tech in our 4x weekly newsletter, virtual events with industry experts, and digital guides.Stamp of approval. Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity at Rochester Institute of Technology, said ISC2\u2019s code of conduct gives the sector the ability to be compared to other mature professions.\u201cCybersecurity is now placed alongside other established professions like medicine, law, engineering, where ethical obligations are really fundamental and foundational,\u201d he said.Dave Brown, CISO and CIO of cybersecurity company Andesite, added he was appreciative of ISC2\u2019s choice to solicit input from the cybersecurity community to form the document, and that he sees it as a good addition to the profession.\u201cAbsent of a code of conduct, whether it\u2019s your own individual one or one of an organization, people tend to just kind of run a bit awry,\u201d said Brown, who\u2019s an ISC2 member.One thing Weissman wished the code included is consequences for individuals who violate any of its provisions. However, Marks said that\u2019s something ISC2 is currently debating.\u201cThere is not a specific compliance or enforcement mechanism,\u201d Marks said. \u201cThat\u2019s going to be debated amongst the membership in terms of how they want to hold themselves and be seen held accountable moving forward.\u201dWork in progress. ISC2\u2019s Code of Professional Conduct is a \u201cliving, breathing document,\u201d according to Marks, meaning it will continue to evolve alongside the industry.\u201cIt\u2019s not done. It\u2019s not even complete in a certain way,\u201d Marks said. \u201cAnd I\u2019m not sure when it will get complete, but it\u2019s complete for today. It\u2019s not complete for good.\u201d
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