MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8615162.stm

This wouldn't have happened had Malcolm not retired.

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

Russ... I think you misinterpreted this. They aren't sacking poorly skilled IT workers... just general staff that lack appropriate IT skills.

I like your comment RE Malcolm though :D

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

Who is Malcolm ?

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

Malcolm's the fictional head of all things techy at MI5 on Spooks, now retired.

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

He could pop in for a few days, every now and then, to consult. :D

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

I knew that was going to be too subtle Russ ;)

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

I think they have been replaced by KGB as they are cheaper to employ.

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

the 'PEBCAK's and 'ID 10 T's!!!

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

Is there any reason in this day and age to be that bad at IT :confused:. I would have thought this was a case of sometime ago certain people were told their skills were not upto the job and they were offered\told to improve them didn't and axe is falling.

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

you do have to wonder if relevent training has been offered to those who now find themselves at risk....

Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers
 

You want to see my typing :shocked: