In Australia, they do teach computer security as an optional strand in university IT courses. It is a safer option (no police) and it is controlled (no damage). They teach you enough of the "bad stuff" so you hopefully can help business defend itself, but of course it is beginner territory. You still will not be able to walk out of uni and start mixing it with the military or hard core hackers. If you are still interested and you are a true white hatter not a mad hatter, get a job in a computer security firm. That way you have fun, get paid for it and stay out of jail. If you are any good at it, you will also be a benefit and not a curse.

Fosters, Castlemain, KB, Tooheys, Swan - are produced for export purposes only. Locals don't drink that stuff. BTW warm beer is used to make batter for the fish and fizzy drinks are for the kids. If you want to live in Queensland you will need three thumbs, but if you want to live in Tasmania, cut two off then you will fit right in. If you are still not happy sit on the remaining thumb and move to Canberra and become leader of one of the political parties.