More and more communication, more commerce and more services are done via the network. The security holes are many and those who want to hack themselves in are getting more and more and better.

Fun way to teach computer security

With that in mind, Niklas Johansson and Jonathan Jogenfors, at Linköping University, wanted to find a new and fun way to teach computer security.

"These students will build the security system of the future and if you do not know how an attacker thinks, you will never be able to defend yourself against them," said Jonathan Jogenfors, a PhD in information security.

Adrian Barbanson was one of three students who were honored at today's awards ceremony. He tells us what it takes to be a good hacker.

- You have to be curious, intelligent and think logically. It has taken me many years, he says.