‘Thought-out policy needed for gray-hat hackers’

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http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140803000316

By Song Sang-ho
Korea Herald
2014-08-03

In South Korea, one of the world’s most wired nations, there are many 
cybersavvy youngsters, or “gray-hat hackers,” who flirt with the idea of 
breaking into computer networks of firms or state entities. Most have no 
grasp of the illegality of their activities.

These hackers could become cybersecurity specialists, called “white-hat” 
hackers, or malicious “black-hat” hackers who would pose transnational 
cybersecurity challenges unless the government addresses them.

During a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Son Tae-jong, a senior 
research fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, stressed the 
need for Seoul to craft an effective strategy to help young computer buffs 
chart positive career paths and contribute to advancing national 
interests.

“Considering that (gray-hat hackers) are often liberal and defiant, the 
nation should embrace them with a well-thought-out strategy. Otherwise, 
they could become cyberterrorists or black-hat hackers who would threaten 
national security,” said Son.

Son also underscored the need to promote the positive aspects of the 
military’s cybersecurity operations as negative views about them have 
prevailed so far due to the cyberwarfare authorities’ alleged interference 
in domestic politics.

The following is the interview with Son Tae-jong:

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