FIRST launches new code of ethics for incident response and security teams on Global Ethics Day
Following a global consultation, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) is launching new ethics guidelines for incident response and security teams on Global Ethics Day. ethicsfIRST provides guidance for cybersecurity professionals on how to conduct themselves professionally and ethically during incidents. Inspired by Earth Day, Global Ethics Day provides an opportunity for organizations to explore the meaning of ethics in international affairs.
Developed by the FIRST Ethics special interest group, the ethicsfIRST framework covers a list of principles, with an explanation on how to apply each one, that detail the responsibility of cybersecurity professionals during an incident to ensure that the interest of the public is always the primary consideration. Each principle has been thoroughly reviewed by senior practitioners and is based on real-life scenarios.