Why is the preamble to $($ ISC ${)}^2\text{'}$s Code of Ethics important to us as SSCPs$?$

It sets the priorities for us to address, highest to lowest, starting with the profession, the organization, the people we work for or our customers, and the society as a whole.

It's not that important, since it only provides a context for the canons, which are the real ethical responsibilities that we have.

It sounds like it ought to be important, but it just states personal values; the canons tell us what to do and why that matters.

D $$ It is vital to understand the code because it sets purpose and intention; it's our mission statement as professionals.