Research Ethics & Compliance
Research Ethics & Compliance
VistaSec Cybersecurity & AI Research Centre adheres to rigorous research ethics, governance, and compliance standards for all projects, AI systems, and cybersecurity operations.
1. Ethical Principles
- Integrity, accountability, and transparency in research
- Respect for human rights, consent, and dignity
- Minimizing harm and maximizing societal benefit
- Independence from external influence and conflicts
- Responsible publication and dissemination practices
2. Research Authorization
- Ethics committee approval and risk classification
- Defined objectives, methodology, and scope
- Legal and regulatory compliance verification
- Periodic review and audit checkpoints
- Closure and secure archival after project completion
3. Responsible AI Governance
- Bias detection and mitigation strategies
- Explainability and transparency in AI models
- Human oversight for high-risk AI applications
- Versioning, reproducibility, and audit trails
- Monitoring, drift detection, and safe retirement
4. Cybersecurity Controls
- Authorized and scoped penetration testing
- Isolated testing environments only
- Responsible disclosure and reporting timelines
- Secure handling of exploits and PoCs
- Logging, monitoring, and post-engagement review
5. Data Protection & Privacy
- Data classification, labeling, and controlled access
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Role-based access control and monitoring
- Retention policies and secure deletion
- Breach detection, response, and notifications
6. Conflict of Interest
- Disclosure of financial or personal interests
- Transparency in sponsorships and funding
- Prevention of undue influence on research outcomes
- Institutional review of potential conflicts
7. Compliance & Enforcement
- Periodic audits and assessments
- Ethics incident reporting and investigation
- Corrective actions and disciplinary measures
- Legal and regulatory cooperation
- Continuous improvement and policy updates
8. Publication & Reporting
- Transparent reporting of methodologies and results
- Peer-review and verification before publication
- Proper acknowledgment of contributors and sponsors
- Adherence to open-access and ethical publishing norms
- Timely correction or retraction if necessary
9. Training & Awareness
- Regular ethics and compliance training
- Cybersecurity awareness sessions
- Responsible AI development workshops
- Data protection and privacy guidelines education
- Mandatory induction for new staff and interns
10. Continuous Improvement
- Periodic review of research policies and procedures
- Integration of feedback from audits and stakeholders
- Adoption of best practices in research and AI ethics
- Updating training and documentation regularly
- Fostering a culture of learning and compliance
Enterprise Assurance Statement
VistaSec operates under a mature governance and compliance framework, ensuring all research and AI development activities meet enterprise, academic, and governmental standards.
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