Would You Hire a Former Hacker?
By:RW Special Reports

Recently, Recruiters World posed the question to its readers, "Would you hire a former computer hacker?" Sixty percent of you said you would. Thirteen percent said you wouldn't. Twenty-six percent responded with a maybe. Due to the constant threat of IT breaches, systems security has become increasingly important to today's companies. Seeking the best, many companies are exploring employing hackers to assess their systems. Is this a good idea? Are hackers really that different from other employees?

Before exploring this issue further, it is important to examine the term "hacker." According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a hacker is both "an expert at programming and solving problems with a computer" and "a person who illegally gains access to and sometimes tampers with information in a computer system." The above definition highlights the simultaneous value and risk a hacker represents to a potential employer. Though highly prized for their knowledge and abilities, hackers also have a record of using computers to commit crimes.

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