http://www.informationweek.com/news/global-cio/personnel/240002918 By Cindy Waxer InformationWeek July 02, 2012 They're the bane of the IT security professional's existence when they're on the wrong side of the law, but the truth is, hackers often understand the nuances of network security better than your average CSO. So is it safe to bring a hacker into your IT team? According to Shane MacDougall, there are pros and cons to hiring a hacker. MacDougall is a partner at Canadian security consultancy Tactical Intelligence, a hacker at the DEFCON Hacking Conference, and last year's winner of Social-Engineer.org's The Schmooze Strikes Back hacking contest. "Every IT department needs to hire an ethical hacker," says MacDougall. But his advice comes with a warning: "You really do need to check the background on who these people are, who they've been hanging with, and who their crews are." MacDougall offers these tips for hiring a hacker that's right for your IT shop: Ensure a good fit. No two hackers' skill sets are exactly the same. For this reason, MacDougall recommends that you carefully consider why you need to hire someone in the first place. [...] -- Learn how to be a Pen Tester, CISSP, ISSMP, or ISSAP with Expanding Security online. Come to a free class and see how good and fun the program really is. http://www.expandingsecurity.com/PainPillReceived on Tue Jul 03 2012 - 00:22:57 PDT
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