An Exploratory Study On Systems Security And Hacker Hiring

Abstract

We conducted an exploratory study to enhance understanding on systems security and hacker hiring.  Increased understanding on these issues will assist firms in developing effective guidelines for mitigating problems associated with potential attacks and in designing recruitment procedures for hiring hackers.  Specifically, we examine the impact of corporate security policies on perceived systems security; the impact of internal (external) systems security audits on perceived systems security; and the willingness of firms in hiring hackers.