Information Assurance

For this discussion, you are asked to consider whether ethical behavior can be assured using the Personnel Security (PS) family of controls (as specified in NIST SP 800-53). Or is a Code of Ethics a better tool for promoting ethical behavior with respect to the use of information and information systems within a specific organization?

Write your response in the form of an opening statement for a debate. Pick one of the two positions below and construct a 3 to 5 paragraph argument for your position. Your argument will be strengthened by the use of authoritative sources and examples — this means you need to cite your sources and provide a list of references at the end of your posting.

1. Position #1 — a Code of Ethics is the stronger method for ensuring ethical behavior.
2. Position #2 — Implementation of Personnel Security Controls is the stronger method for ensuring employees act ethically.