Policing the Next Generation of Hackers: A Balance Between Discipline and Mentorship The notion that teenage hackers are being co opted by law enforcement to use their skills for good requires careful examination.
The Cyber Choices scheme, which works in tandem with the Prevent program aimed at identifying potential terror offenders, has diverted hundreds of young individuals from cybercrime into legitimate cybersecurity pursuits.
Critics argue, however, that teaching cyber skills to those who have already demonstrated an interest in hacking merely equips them with the tools necessary for more sophisticated offenses.