ICLA

Professional Standards & Ethics

STANDARDS
& ETHICS

Doctors, lawyers, CPAs and actuaries answer to a professional code. Cyber leaders now have one too.

Code of Professional Conduct

ICLA Code of Professional Conduct

Version 1.0 · Effective October 13, 2026 · PDF

Core principles of ethical conduct, practice and qualifications for cybersecurity leaders. The Code applies to all ICLA members and is built on six Principles, each with Fundamental Canons and Rules of Practice.

Read the Code (PDF)

The six Principles

  1. 01Professional Integrity
  2. 02Standards of Practice
  3. 03Confidentiality
  4. 04Communications
  5. 05Conflict of Interest
  6. 06Enforcement of the Code

Applying the Code

Guidance for putting the Code into practice.

Coming soon

Case Studies

Real-world scenarios showing how the Canons and Rules of Practice apply.

Coming soon

Professional Code FAQ

Answers to common questions about the Code and how it is enforced.