Code of Conduct

The Cyber Scheme (“TCS”) Code of Conduct for Individuals

Describes the standards of practice expected of Individuals certified through our examination/assessment processes.

It is important for the integrity of the profession that all individuals holding professional certifications adhere to a Code of Conduct and have in place an Ethics policy either through their employer or for independent consultant’s one associated with their registered company.

Definitions

TCS Certified Individuals are those that hold a current valid TCS qualification.  Individuals are not permitted to advertise or claim certified skills if their qualification has lapsed. TCS Certified Testing companies are those who have at least one employee with current CSTM or CSTL certification.

Conduct

TCS require that TCS Certified Individuals commit to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.

Core requirements for TCS Certified Individuals are:

• Operating within the Law at all times;
• Work in an ethical way such that it promotes the integrity of the Cyber Security profession in the specialism(s) within which they work.

– Act honestly and within the law;
– Report bribery attempts;
– Report signs of corruption and extortion;
– Not use information gained through privileged access for personal benefit;

• Protect the confidentiality of information gained through application of your skill;
• Promote learning and development and commit to on-going CPD;
• Ensure the Clients interests are foremost in engagements;

Complaints

Please click here for our complaints handling procedure.

The Cyber Scheme (“TCS”) Code of Conduct for Endorsed Assessors

Describes the standards of practice expected of TCS Endorsed Assessors while assessing individuals certified through our examination/assessment processes.

It is important for the integrity of the profession that all individuals holding professional certifications adhere to a Code of Conduct and have in place an Ethics policy either through their employer or for independent consultant’s one associated with their registered company.

Definitions

TCS Assessors are those individuals who carry out assessments on behalf of TCS associated with one of the scheme’s for which TCS are contracted to carry out assessments.  Individuals are not permitted to advertise or claim that they are assessors if their engagement or contract with TCS has lapsed.

Conduct

TCS require that TCS Endorsed Assessors commit to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.

Core requirements for TCS Certified Individuals are:

• Operating within the Law at all times;
• Work in an ethical way such that it promotes the integrity of the cyber security profession in the specialism(s) within which they assess on behalf of TCS.

– Act honestly;
– Report bribery attempts;
– Report signs of corruption and extortion;
– Not use information gained through privileged access for personal benefit;

Impartiality

TCS Endorsed Assessors shall carry out their duties and responsibilities with impartiality and treat all applicants with the same level of professional respect at all times, not allowing commercial, financial or other pressures compromise their impartiality while carrying out their duties on behalf of TCS.

Conflicts of interest

TCS Endorsed Assessors are duty bound to let TCS know if they are asked to review an application or assess anyone known to them on a personal or professional level, to mitigate against real or perceived conflicts of interests.

The following is only to illustrate relationships which could give rise to conflict.

• friend • acquaintance • any family relationship (even remote) • neighbour • friends in common • colleague past or present (If you have moved company within the 2-year period, this includes the prior company as well) • client • competitor • does business with you or your firm • Anyone you have directly trained in preparation for an assessment until a minimum of 2 years has lapsed.