As an applicant for membership, the individual is expected to be bounded to a principle of ethics related to the Information Security career.[2]
Applicants for ISSA membership attest that they have and will:
Perform all professional activities and duties in accordance with all applicable laws and the highest ethical principles;
Promote generally accepted information security current best practices and standards;
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of proprietary or otherwise sensitive information encountered in the course of professional activities;
Discharge professional responsibilities with diligence and honesty;
Refrain from any activities which might constitute a conflict of interest or otherwise damage the reputation of employers, the information security profession, or the Association; and
Not intentionally injure or impugn the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients, or employers.