Under (ISC)² ethics, what is the FIRST canon a CISSP must uphold?
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Why "Protect society, the common good, the public trust, and the infrastructure" is the right answer
The canons are ranked. Canon 1 is to protect society and the public trust. Canon 2 is honor/honesty. Canon 3 is service to principals. Canon 4 is advancing the profession. When canons conflict, earlier canons take precedence.
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