I started my career in programming 13 years ago. For the past three years, I have been a full-time hacker. However, I prefer calling myself a cybersecurity expert, as the word “hacker” is associated with the stereotype of a male criminal wearing a hoodie. I am part of an industry heavily dominated by men.
My take is that right now there are 20% of women among ethical hackers and 10% of women among those who engage in criminal hacking. The difference between ethical hackers and the so-called black hats is that the former never use their findings for their own […]The post Story of a Hacker: Pursuing What I Love Made Me Grow a Second Layer of Skin appeared first on Ms. Career Girl.