Dr. Thomas J. Holt
A great deal of academic research suggests hacker culture is largely male dominated. The gender differences present have not been systematically explored, though several theoretical explanations have been offered by sociologists and criminologists. As such, it is necessary to examine the gendered experiences of hackers to expand our knowledge of how these experiences impact individuals and their behavior. This talk will explore this issue using real world data from web forums and interviews with active hackers. I will also discuss my ongoing study examining male and female hackers’ experiences, and call for interested individuals to participate in this research study. Audience participation is welcomed during the presentation to share personal feelings, beliefs, and knowledge about gender and hacking.
Dr. Thomas J. Holt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte specializing in computer crime, cybercrime, and technology. His research focuses on computer hacking, malware, and the role that technology and the Internet play in facilitating all manner of crime and deviance. He works with computer and information systems scientists, law enforcement, business, and technologists to understand and link the technological and social elements of computer crime. Dr. Holt has been published in academic journals, and has presented his work at various computer security and criminology conferences. He is also a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Cyber Criminology.
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