TechHive: Brits may consult convicted cybercrooks for tech defense

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Brits may consult convicted cybercrooks for tech defense Oct 26th 2013, 19:35, by Anh Nguyen, Computerworld UK Convicted computer hackers could be recruited to join the government's new Joint Cyber Reserve (JCR), the unit's chief has said. The JCR, announced last month, is expected to be made up of computer experts who will work alongside regular forces to protect the nation's cyber defences. JCR head Lt Col Michael White told BBC Newsnight that recruitment of cyber-trained reservists would focus their skills rather than "personality traits". He said: "I think if they [someone with a criminal record for hacking] could get through the security process, then if they had that capability that we would like, then if the vetting authority was happy with that, why not? To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: small-business-cybercrime-2-100049609-small.jpg

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