week 2

4.2 Guidelines

4.2.1 Know the sources of codes of conduct:

• organisations

• professional:

o British Computer Society (BCS)

o The Institution of Analysts and Programmers (IAP)

o Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)

• governmental.

 

4.2.2 Understand how guidelines in codes of conduct influence professional

behaviour:

• ensure individuals follow policies, procedures and legislation

• ensure quality of work:

o minimising risk to the public

o acting with competence and integrity

• meeting deadlines

• effective communication

• maintaining confidentiality and trust.

 

4.2.3 Know the sources of digital industry standards:

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

• Web Content Accessibility guidelines (WCAG)

• World Wide Web Consortium (W3C®)

• Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)

• Electronic Industries Alliance/Telecommunications Industry Association

(EIA/TIA)

• British Standard (BS)

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

• Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).

 

4.2.4 Understand the purpose of acceptable use policies (AUP):

• purpose of AUP

• typical content:

o permitted activities

o prohibited activities

o working practices including confidentiality

o communication etiquette including projecting correct

organisation image

o sanctions/penalties.

 

4.2.5 Understand the importance of whistleblowing procedures.

 

4.2.6 Understand the interrelationships between digital support and

security and guidelines, and make judgements about the impact

on organisations, society and individuals

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