You see something you should not
You are fixing a laptop in a school office. A file is open. It shows the home addresses of pupils. Nobody is watching. Your friend would love to see it.
What do you do? A written code gives you an answer before you are tested. Today you meet two.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Ethics | Beliefs about what is right and wrong. |
| Code of ethics | A written list of the standards that members of a profession promise to keep. |
| Professional body | A group for people in one job. It sets standards. |
| Credibility | Being believable and trusted because you do good work. |
| Integrity | Being honest and doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching. |
| Professionalism | Behaving and working to a high standard. |
| Conflict of interest | When your own gain could affect a decision you make for somebody else. |
| Competence | The skill and knowledge to do a job well. |
| Due care and diligence | Doing a job with care. |
The cells students fill in are left blank in this preview.
By the end of this lesson
Note
I can describe the four principles in each of two codes: the UK Cyber Security Council code and the BCS code.
Starter: what you already know
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Starter: what you already know
3 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.
UK Cyber Security Council: credibility and integrity
The UK Cyber Security Council is the professional body for cyber security in the UK. Its code has four principles.
Credibility: keep the highest standards in your service, advice and conduct. Act in ways that are accountable and ethical.
Integrity: be honest in everything you do. Show that you follow the law and the rules.
UK Cyber Security Council: professionalism, responsibility and respect
Professionalism: raise the standing of the profession. Share experience, chances, techniques and tools. Help the public to understand cyber security. Base your work on evidence. Correct false or misleading claims about the industry.
Responsibility and respect: take responsibility. Look after data well. Declare any conflict of interest. Support equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights.
Check: the Council's four principles
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Check: the Council's four principles
4 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.