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Re:Pen testing high heels by laumars on Monday August 24, 2015 @05:27AM (#10108696)
I'm in two minds about her approach. One the one hand I feel it cheapens the image of female hackers. But on the other hand I want to congratulate her for exploiting a stereotype to her advantage.

It's just a pity that the tech industry as a bias to begin with. :(

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Re:Pen testing high heels by RachelF on Monday August 24, 2015 @08:12PM (#10113624)
Yes, it is a bit sexist. However, in reality, people are sexist and most IT or security people are male, so she could distract some of them.

Using distraction and misdirection is a useful tool, something male hackers would find harder - all the more reason to add more diversity to your pen testing team.

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