CRIMINAL OR INNOVATOR?

摘要

As cybersecurity pros scramble to respond to one mega-breach after another, industry forums are full of opinions, proposals and pitches for new products and services. But ask whether young hackers who run afoul of the law for the first time should get a break from legal consequences and an uncomfortable silence may follow. While some industry leaders may privately agree that young offenders deserve a second chance, few are willing to publicly challenge the overall push for prosecution lest they be seen as tolerating illegal acts that, whatever the motivation, can create havoc for business and government. While initiatives such as the U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) seek to draw young IT enthusiasts into information security careers, the teenage temptation to show off or respond to a dare are seemingly inevitable.