As networks grow ever more pervasive and easier to use, they also become easier to compromise. Yet this ubiquity makes networks and the resources on them vulnerable.
Network security is more important than ever.
Hacking is the high-tech iteration of a pastime that's been around since the dawn of time. People are naturally curious, and barriers tempt and taunt them. Yet the desire to see what's inside the box does not necessarily imply malicious intent. Hacking can do great service or great harm. The white hats are true hackers, and consider themselves part of a noble profession.