CYBERSECURITY PART 2 MODULE 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering the seven core ethical principles and obligations for cybersecurity professionals.

Act Honestly, Diligently, and Lawfully

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to perform duties truthfully with complete integrity and avoid illegal or unauthorized activities, such as operating outside an authorized scope, data theft, or malware creation.

Respect Privacy and Confidentiality

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to safeguard all sensitive personal and corporate data encountered during assessments or monitoring and disclose findings exclusively to authorized management.

Promote Security Best Practices and Standards

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to actively advocate for organizational security awareness, robust policies, secure configurations, multi-factor authentication, and routine security audits.

Maintain Objectivity and Avoid Conflicts of Interest

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to disclose personal or financial interests that could cloud judgment and avoid recommending software or hardware for financial kickbacks or commissions.

Report Unethical or Illegal Conduct

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to refrain from ignoring or condoning unethical practices and immediately notify official management channels regarding security violations or data theft.

Commit to Continuous Learning

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to stay continuously updated on emerging vulnerabilities, attack vectors, defensive technologies, and professional certifications as cyber threats evolve.

Use Skills for the Greater Good

A core ethical principle requiring cybersecurity professionals to deploy technical skills and penetration testing solely to defend, strengthen system posture, and protect people and infrastructure, rather than to exploit or cause harm.