CertiGuide to Security+  9  Introduction and “Guide to the Guide”

Introduction and “Guide to the Guide” 1 2 About the Book

Contributing Authors and Editors

By day I’m a technical specialist with a focus on Internet & Security technologies. By night I’m a scene coder, laying down C++ with Win32, MFC and DirectX code purely for fun. I enjoy a challenge, whether it’s building pen-resistant systems or getting this mesh and that pixel shade to render faster. Working with everyone in different time zones and across the Atlantic has been fun. Certain people will understand the reference to Spirit ;).

By day I am a full-time mother of three, by night I do crunch sessions. I reside in Montréal, Canada, and have a BS in Social Psychology, as well as, an Associate’s in Business Accounting. In this effort, I rendered my English skills, Linguistic skills, and of course the “Practical” Social Behavior knowledge. No rest for the wicked! (No pun intended). This effort has been wonderful due to the diversity of our geographical placements, as well as, the personalities of the people involved.

Michael Woznicki (A+/Net+/iNet+/Server+/CCNA/CCDA/CIWA/CIWP/CNX-A) When not working on a network, or working as a technical editor/reviewer or even in a classroom teaching, Mike spends time with his wife of 7 1/2 years and 3 wonderful children. Mike enjoys listening to music and working towards new certifications and is currently involved in a major security revamp of several networks.

Alex Moreno, Jr. (MCSE 2000, MCSA, MCSD, MCDBA, A+, Network+, Server+, etc) is a Software Engineer and Network Administrator for Boeing. He has been working in the computer industry since 1982 and holds degrees in Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics from the University of Maine at Orono. Besides expertise with networks, Alex also specializes in mathematical simulations of physical and chemical systems, including aluminum binding (acid rain), and has worked in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratories and the Electric Power Research Institute.

Martha A. Babiak ( MCSE 2000, MCSE NT, MCDBA, CCNA, CCDA, Security + ) holds a Master’s degree in Information Science and has worked as a Programmer, LAN Administrator, Network Consultant and an Adjunct Professor.

Introduction and “Guide to the Guide” 1 2 About the Book