14 DAY TRIAL // The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior’s National Information Center wants to recruit hackers to help protect the country’s networks.
According to the Saudi Gazette, the National Information Center’s representatives say recruits will be trained to “transform their abilities into productive energy.”
Dr. Zaidan Al-Enezi, the center’s external affairs coordinator, highlights the fact that some hackers only know how to breach websites, and they’re not skilled when it comes to networks.
Only ethical hackers are being recruited. Hackers who have targeted government systems or websites will not be accepted.
Al-Enezi admits that hiring hackers is not a 100% efficient for thwarting cyberattacks. However, he encourages all government agencies and universities to employ security experts to protect their computer systems.
He also reveals the fact that the center will work with government organizations to ensure that international standards are respected. The official strongly believes that this could help prevent around 80% of hacker attacks.
“The center is continually developing its mechanisms and employing the latest technologies in electronic safety. The center cannot prevent attacks by hackers, but can only plug any holes that hackers may exploit in their attacks,” says Al-Enezi.
“The center is continually developing its mechanisms and employing the latest technologies in electronic safety. The center cannot prevent attacks by hackers, but can only plug any holes that hackers may exploit in their attacks.”