hackademic

A person with a background as both a hacker and an academic (usually with a PhD).

It is not restricted to computer security, but it's often used in this context.

"I have heard that Professor Smith is playing CTF with students!"

"Yeah, he loves this stuff, he's such an hackademic"

by invalidreference September 26, 2021

hackademic

Someone who claims or appears to be an intellectual, but simply is not.

"I can't believe people actually believe and follow the 'sacred texts' of L. Ron Hubbard. He was such an hackademic."

by dvweiss July 14, 2007