Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 415

When resolving ethical conflicts, the information security professional MUST consider many factors. In what order should the considerations be prioritized?

Answer options

• A. Public safety, duties to individuals, duties to the profession, and duties to principals
• B. Public safety, duties to principals, duties to the profession, and duties to individuals
• C. Public safety, duties to principals, duties to individuals, and duties to the profession
• D. Public safety, duties to the profession, duties to principals, and duties to individuals

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because public safety is always the top priority, followed by duties to principals and then duties to individuals, ensuring that the interests of all parties are balanced. The other options incorrectly prioritize the duties, which could lead to ethical misjudgments that compromise stakeholder interests.