CSE: You have worked as a hacking consultant for TV and cinema. How well, generally, do you think hackers are depicted on screen? JD: It’s clear that nowadays there’s more and more eff ort put into making the actual hacks appear realistic – you’ll often see legitimate exploits or references to real world incidents. That’s great, but one thing that many struggle with is how to depict a hacker. Too often the focus is on how technically accurate it is, and you’re left with a two-dimensional character that doesn’t feel authentic at all. One show I consulted on, McMafi a, includes a scene in which a hacker’s eff orts are almost thwarted because their computer crashes and they need to reboot. I love that sort of thing. It doesn’t need fl ying code or weird ‘access denied’ montages or any unnecessary cheesy dialogue.
CSE: We face a shortage of cyber security professionals. What more could be done to create legitimate career pathways for young cyber security technologists? JD: You’ll often see hackers/security experts refusing to work with certain companies based on their ethics or even pay structure. For many penetration testers, for example, it’s not very tempting to work insane, stressful hours (in the UK there are countless horror stories of penetration testers being treated poorly) for a non-competitive salary and unappealing career progression.
CSE: At the same time, companies want to attract and retain top talent. What, in your view, should employers bear in mind when it comes to gaining a better understanding of how to achieve this? JD: A lot of the brightest security professionals I know frequently get their best ideas shut down by bosses/management because the company refuses to innovate and evolve. You won’t attract the latest talent to your company by treating security like a checkbox and not focusing on the people. Hackers don’t respond well to being patronised or put down.
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