AICS Code of Ethical Conduct
At the Australian Institute of Cyber Security (“AICS”) we conduct our business affairs in alignment with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, respect and fairness when dealing with all of our stakeholders.
All individuals who are connected to or related to the organisation are bound by our Code of Ethical Conduct.
Code of Ethical Conduct:
AICS requires its members to observe the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical behaviour in all their activities. By maintaining such standards, members enhance their own standing as cyber security professionals and increase public confidence in the profession.
Members shall uphold the objectives of AICS and abide by the regulations.
The conduct of an individual member can reflect upon the Cyber Security profession as a whole, and therefore members must have professional responsibility and accountability. Subject to AICS’s membership, the Code sets out what are deemed to be appropriate standards of professional conduct.
Members shall refrain from conduct or action which detracts from the reputation of the AICS.
Members are required to exercise complete probity, honesty and diligence in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
Members shall at all times safeguard the interests of their employers or clients provided that members shall not knowingly be party to any illegal or unethical activity.
Members shall not enter into any agreement or undertake any activity which may be in conflict with the interests of their employers or clients or which would prejudice the performance of their professional duties.
Members shall not use confidential information gained in the performance of their duties for any personal gain nor in a manner which would be detrimental to their employer or client.
Members shall exercise due care and diligence in performing their duties and ensure the currency of their knowledge, skills and technical competencies.
Members acknowledge that this Code is to be adhered to both in spirit and to the letter, so that members’ conduct is governed by the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour.
Members shall meet these high standards.
The AICS takes seriously its obligations to comply with all federal, state, and local government laws and regulations, as well as common law obligations, and again requires all employees to do the same.
If you believe that an AICS member or a member of staff has acted in a way that contravenes any part of the Members’ Code of Ethics, please contact AICS by email at [email protected].
Your correspondence will be treated with professionalism and in strictest confidence.