Re: Request for input from someone who has hired or managed an ex-hacker

From: TC (no-spam_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 02/13/05 

Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 19:53:42 GMT

Jose Maria Lopez Hernandez wrote:

> TC wrote:
> > I'm writing an article about hiring hackers. I need input from
> > someone who has hired or mangaged a hacker.
>
> My free advise. NEVER HIRE A HACKER.
> There are plenty of companies with very competent Security
> Consultants that can do any job related to security. Hiring
> a hacker it's the most stupid thing a company can do.
>
> > 1) Did it change the way you perform your job?
> > 2) Was management different?
> > 3) Were there any social issues to contend with? This is, did this
> > person work well with non-hackers in your organization?
> > 4) Was it worth it and would you do it again?
> > 5) Any other input you feel relevant.
>
> Just one. Hiring a hacker it's a no-no.
>
> > Also, I would love to hear from a psychologist or sociologist.
> >
> > TIA!
> >
> > metrotex
> > @
> > yahoo.com
>
> Regards.

Please go into detail as to why not.

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