The difference is that, unlike the criminal side of the industry that most often grabs headlines, Delsordo is an ‘ethical hacker’. In her short career, Delsordo has already hacked into the IT systems of a wide range of companies, from social media platforms to regional banks. Delsordo insists not, but she admits that lines in the hacking world sometimes blur. I’m not a hacker.’ And I want to discourage all of that.” Ethical hacking can also be fun, she’s keen to stress. “Being an ethical hacker is a really amazing career because you get to help people,” she enthuses.