Security Basics: Re: Identifying passion for security?

[jm <jm () hcn com au>]

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.
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