Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

February 21, 2025

12 Cool Jobs You Didn’t Know About (But Would Definitely Want)

Ethical hacker

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There have been many famous cases of cybercriminals infiltrating classified systems to leak private data, blackmail, infect computers, and commit other cyber attacks. As a result, companies seek do-good hackers to oppose these criminals and protect their systems, according to the Infosec Institute. Applicants need to have a background in computer science or information technology — and perhaps Batman-esque sense of justice.