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Our Ethical Compass at C3

At the Cybersecurity Credentials Collaborative (C3), we're more than just credentials. We've crafted our principles inspired by the Unified Framework of Professional Ethics for Security Professionals.


At C3, transparency and growth are central to our ethos. We believe in accountability. And when necessary, within legal parameters, we're open to sharing insights on ethical concerns with our C3 peers.

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Our Ethical North Star at C3

Integrity

Objectivity

Objectivity

  •  Perform duties honorably, justly, and responsibly, in accordance with existing laws, exercising the highest moral principles.


  • Act in the best interests of stakeholders


  • Refrain from activities that would constitute a conflict of interest.


  • Report ethical violations to the appropriate governing body in a timely manner.

Objectivity

Objectivity

Objectivity

 

  • Perform all duties in a fair manner and without prejudice.


  • Exercise professional judgment to provide unbiased analysis and advice.


  • When an opinion is provided, note it as opinion rather than fact.

Confidentiality

Professional Competence

Professional Competence

 

  • Respect and safeguard confidential information and exercise due care to prevent improper disclosure.


  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of proprietary and otherwise confidential information encountered during professional activities unless such action would conceal or result in the commission of a criminal act. 

Professional Competence

Professional Competence

Professional Competence

 

  • Perform services diligently and with professionalism.
  • Render only those services for which you are fully competent and qualified.
  • Recognize and acknowledge the contributions of others.
  • Refrain from professional misconduct which would damage the reputation of the profession.
  • Participate in professional development activities to maintain the skills necessary to function effectively.

 Consistent with the Unified Principles of Professional Ethics in Cyber Security which have been adopted by The Cybersecurity Credentials Collaborative (C3) and its member organizations, C3 member organizations are committed to encouraging self-reporting of adjudicated ethics violations by credential holders to the credential holder's employer and to other certifying bodies that have issued credentials to the individual. Also consistent with the Unified Principles of Professional Ethics in Cyber Security, C3 member organizations, as allowed by their respective policies and applicable law, may share results of finally adjudicated ethics violation complaints and the disciplinary measures imposed with other C3 member organizations.

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