Education: Information Technology degree, along with practical computer development and technical skills.
Skills: Extensively know your way around a computer.
Yes, there is such a thing as an ethical hacker. If you enjoy solving problems and getting around obstacles, then an ethical hacker may be a good career choice for you. There are companies that will hire hackers to try and find any problems or weak spots in their systems. Companies want an experienced hacker to help them ward off those who may want to harm their company.