C841
Legal Issues in Information Security
TASK 2
(Passed First Attempt)
Western Governors University
, Williams
1
A1: Discussion of Ethical Guidelines or Standards
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a well-respected nonprofit international
organization that is based around information security professionals. The ISSA provides publications and
peer interaction opportunities to assist its members with professional growth. (ISSA, 2018) The ISSA also
developed a code of ethics for its membership to follow. (ISSA, 2018)
There are several sections of the ISSA Code of Ethics that should apply to the TechFite case. They include:
• “Perform all professional activities and duties in accordance with all applicable laws and the
highest ethical principles.” (ISSA, 2018)
• “Refrain from any activities which might constitute a conflict of interest or otherwise damage the
reputation of or is detrimental to employers, the information security profession, or the
Association.” (ISSA, 2018)
• “Not intentionally injure or impugn the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients,
or employers.” (ISSA, 2018)
• “Maintain appropriate confidentiality of proprietary or otherwise sensitive information
encountered in the course of professional activities.” (ISSA, 2018)
A1A: Justification of Standards or Guidelines
The ISAA code of ethics has several relevant guidelines that should be adopted by TechFite. These ethical
guidelines have been adopted by several successful companies and are a good set of standards that
every company should follow. For the past 11 years, Ethisphere has published a list recognizing the
world’s moth ethical companies. (Ethisphere, 2018) In 2018, five of those companies that were
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Legal Issues in Information Security
TASK 2
(Passed First Attempt)
Western Governors University
, Williams
1
A1: Discussion of Ethical Guidelines or Standards
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a well-respected nonprofit international
organization that is based around information security professionals. The ISSA provides publications and
peer interaction opportunities to assist its members with professional growth. (ISSA, 2018) The ISSA also
developed a code of ethics for its membership to follow. (ISSA, 2018)
There are several sections of the ISSA Code of Ethics that should apply to the TechFite case. They include:
• “Perform all professional activities and duties in accordance with all applicable laws and the
highest ethical principles.” (ISSA, 2018)
• “Refrain from any activities which might constitute a conflict of interest or otherwise damage the
reputation of or is detrimental to employers, the information security profession, or the
Association.” (ISSA, 2018)
• “Not intentionally injure or impugn the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients,
or employers.” (ISSA, 2018)
• “Maintain appropriate confidentiality of proprietary or otherwise sensitive information
encountered in the course of professional activities.” (ISSA, 2018)
A1A: Justification of Standards or Guidelines
The ISAA code of ethics has several relevant guidelines that should be adopted by TechFite. These ethical
guidelines have been adopted by several successful companies and are a good set of standards that
every company should follow. For the past 11 years, Ethisphere has published a list recognizing the
world’s moth ethical companies. (Ethisphere, 2018) In 2018, five of those companies that were
This study source was downloaded by 100000902171055 from CourseHero.com on 11-16-2025 17:57:29 GMT -06:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/35274084/C841-Task2doc/
