Security Basics mailing list archives
Re: Identifying passion for security?
From: jm <jm () hcn com au>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:28:35 +1100
I hear what you're saying, but when does this end? Can you be prejudiced against someone for the rest of their life for what is possibly a minor indiscretion when they were young and stupid?
IMHO there comes a time when people deserve a break.I've been involved in a couple of .gov interview processes where people were cut a break, and they turned out to be great colleagues. Then again I know other people who will never ever be able to hold a security clearance. Doesn't mean they aren't great at what they do though.
That's just my 2 cents ;) Joseph McCray wrote:
Being one that does a fair amount of technical interviews, I as well as several other professionals in the field that I know more than likely wouldn't look upon a criminal record favorably. Pen-testing often involves the requirement for a security clearance (.gov or .mil security work), Non-Disclosure Agreements, and an air of professionalism. At the end of the day the client needs to feel comfortable with knowing the intimate details of his network and/or custom applications. If you have a criminal record I honestly can't see that working in your favor unless you are Kevin Mitnick. Please don't take what I'm saying as the gospel ask other people. This is just my 2 cents, and it's worth exactly what you paid for it.
Current thread:
- Re: Identifying passion for security?, (continued)
- Re: Identifying passion for security? Justin Lintz (Dec 06)
- Re: Identifying passion for security? krymson (Dec 06)
- RE: Identifying passion for security? Krpata, Tyler (Dec 08)
- Re: RE: Identifying passion for security? bardotherevolting (Dec 12)
- Re: RE: Identifying passion for security? Yousef Syed (Dec 12)
- RE: RE: Identifying passion for security? Shain Singh (Dec 14)
- Re[3]: Identifying passion for security? Roman Shirokov (Dec 13)
- Re: RE: Identifying passion for security? Yousef Syed (Dec 12)
- RE: Identifying passion for security? krymson (Dec 13)
- RE: Identifying passion for security? andy cuff (Dec 14)
- RE: Identifying passion for security? Joseph McCray (Dec 18)
- Re: Identifying passion for security? jm (Dec 19)
- RE: Identifying passion for security? andy cuff (Dec 14)
- Re: Identifying passion for security? Dagmar d'Surreal (Dec 14)