sb,

I somewhat disagree Microsoft hackers may be experts in security issues or microsoft vulnerabilities. That doesnt necessarily mean that have the same amount of knowledge that a person with a degree may have. The hackers knowledge is specialized. He/she may know other topics, but mainly as to how they relate to hacking.

Hacking is a type of theft and anyone skilled enough to hack Microsoft can be likened to a "Klepto", and therefore could not be trusted with confidential information for any amount of time.