Your CEO reads an article that a German firewall company, Securepoint, has hired the author of the Sasser worm.

Your CEO reads an article that a German firewall company, Securepoint, has hired the author of the Sasser worm. She also reads articles from security experts who are in support of or against the hiring. She concludes that it would be a good idea for your company to hire a local hacker to work for your company. She asks you, the company's Chief Information Security Officer, for your opinion. Please advise whether you agree or disagree with the CEO, specifically addressing the ethical issues involved. Assuming you decide to hire a hacker, how would you protect your proprietary interests?