Profitability is not a core ethical principle in computer engineering. The core ethical principles are privacy, security, intellectual property, and social responsibility.

The primary goal of privacy in computer engineering is to protect user data from unauthorized access, ensure that users have control over their own data, and prevent the misuse of user data.

Hardware failure is not a common security threat in computer engineering. Common security threats include malware, phishing, and spam.

The primary goal of intellectual property protection in computer engineering is to protect the rights of creators and innovators, promote innovation and creativity, and prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

Maximizing profits is not a social responsibility of computer engineers. Social responsibilities include protecting the privacy of users, ensuring the security of computer systems, and promoting digital inclusion.

The primary goal of the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is to promote ethical conduct among computer engineers, protect the public from unethical behavior by computer engineers, and ensure that computer engineers are competent and qualified.

Profitability is not a specific ethical principle in the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Specific ethical principles include honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

The primary goal of the IEEE Code of Ethics is to promote ethical conduct among engineers, protect the public from unethical behavior by engineers, and ensure that engineers are competent and qualified.

Profitability is not a specific ethical principle in the IEEE Code of Ethics. Specific ethical principles include honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

The primary goal of the NSPE Code of Ethics is to promote ethical conduct among engineers, protect the public from unethical behavior by engineers, and ensure that engineers are competent and qualified.

Profitability is not a specific ethical principle in the NSPE Code of Ethics. Specific ethical principles include honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

The primary goal of the ABET Code of Ethics is to promote ethical conduct among engineers, protect the public from unethical behavior by engineers, and ensure that engineers are competent and qualified.

Profitability is not a specific ethical principle in the ABET Code of Ethics. Specific ethical principles include honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

The primary goal of the AICPE Code of Ethics is to promote ethical conduct among engineers, protect the public from unethical behavior by engineers, and ensure that engineers are competent and qualified.

Profitability is not a specific ethical principle in the AICPE Code of Ethics. Specific ethical principles include honesty, integrity, and responsibility.