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

About the Book 1 Acknowledgments

This is for Bob Wallace (1949-2002). Bob -- you did more than propel the PC industry when you left Microsoft to create PC-Write. You made a great mentor to me. I promise to do my best to continue in the finest traditions you taught me.

My work on this study guide is dedicated to the denizens of the Virginia Commonwealth University computer labs, without whose presence in my life as friends, mentors and occasional adversaries of a white hat who just wanted to learn, I might never have discovered how enjoyable the field of computer security could be, or learned as much about it as I did there.

This is for Gillian and Eddie.

I dedicate the success of this effort to all of my loved ones who gave us moral support through our days of hell in production (Marc, Tristan, Antoine, and Étienne), the team members of this successful effort for all roles played, and to the author I owe my sanity to, Tcat. You are a strong leader with your expertise. You push me to the challenge. I thank you!

I dedicate this book to my wife, who through the entire editing process was very supportive and understanding. Without hesitation I would do it all over again with her by my side.

This work is for Jean, the love of my life. Elsa & Alejandro Sr. my parents, and my Cat & Dog Crusaders - Wilhelm Schnauzer, Suzette Toy Poodle, Rosa Chihuahua , and Emmy Cat.

About the Book 1 Acknowledgments