ISP®s and ISP®candidates must always demonstrate the highest levels of professional and ethical behavior, with unquestionable integrity, which includes, but is not limited to, the characteristics listed below.
- Act in an honest, forthright, and dependable manner.
- Follow and enforce all applicable security laws, regulations, orders, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Safeguard classified and proprietary information at all times.
- Place national security above all other work priorities.
- Maintain proficiency in the appropriate security fields.
- Assist fellow security professionals who are in need.
- Balance security needs with operational and research requirements.
- Refrain from negative actions such as starting rumors, making slanderous statements, and embarking on character assassination.
Disciplinary Actions
Any NCMS member or ISP® should submit in writing any instances of unprofessional or unethical behavior to the NCMS Executive Director. All disciplinary issues will be reviewed by the NCMS Board of Directors, who will determine what, if any, disciplinary actions are appropriate.Reasons for Disciplinary Actions
The reasons for disciplinary actions include, but are not restricted to, the following actions:- Conviction on felony charges.
- Failure to abide by the ISP® Code of Ethics.
- Making false official statements or claims.