Ethical Conduct
Members are expected to exhibit high standards of ethical conduct in their professional relationships and to act at all times in accordance with AISP’s values of:

• Honesty;
• Fairness;
• Integrity;
• Diligence

Professional Standards
Members are expected to exhibit high standards of professionalism, and:

• Act consistently to enhance the reputation of AISP and the information security profession;
• Maintain currency and competency on all matters relevant to the discharge of their duties;
• Maintain relevant AISP recognised certifications;
• Act only within their level of competence;
• Deliver services in accordance with the relevant professional standards;
• Support the professional development of other members of the profession

Professional Responsibilities
Members are expected to fulfil their professional responsibilities including:

• Act within the law;
• Take reasonable action to prevent unlawful activities;
• Take reasonable action to prevent harm to their employers, personnel, property, the general public interest, and where relevant the national interest of the jurisdiction in which they perform their duties;
• Report to the appropriate authorities any action or event considered to be a violation of relevant law, legal, or regulatory requirement;
• Disclose to their employers all matters that may significantly affect or impact the organisation’s information security;
  
• Respect the confidentiality of information acquired during the course of their duties and not disclose information without specific authority;
  
• Act in the best interest of their employer;
  
• Adhere to standards of professional care.

Conflict of Interest
Members should recognise the potential for conflict of interests and take appropriate actions to avoid or resolve such conflicts including:

• Conflicts between responsibility to an employer and the requirements of law or of this code should be identified to the employer in writing and a copy retained by the Member;
• In situations where there are conflicting responsibilities to different constituencies, the relevant operational guideline on Priority and/or Member advisory service should be consulted.