Can hackers use their skills for good? It depends on who you ask.

However, Ethical Hackers are utilized by companies and governments to find weaknesses in their systems so they can increase their security. These hackers have varying perspectives on their roles, other hackers, and even what the term "hacker" means.

We are joined by special guest Dr. Marleen Weulen Kranenbarg, an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam. Dr. Weulen Kranenbarg studies ethical hacking and ethical hackers working to understand what drives them and how hacking behaviors develop.

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Crossing the Firewall is hosted by Dr. Tom Holt, Dr. Rachel McNealey, and Dr. Taylor Fisher. Edited by JJ Thomas.

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