Implementing NAP and NAC Security Technologies: The Complete Guide to Network Access Control

Acknowledgments

This book would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of security researchers and developers everywhere. Their expertise and painstaking work have not only made this book possible but have ultimately helped to protect computer systems, corporations, consumers, and citizens everywhere. They are the experts and they deserve praise and recognition.

I thank Alon Yonatan, Rob Rosen, Mark David Kramer, and Chris Priest for entrepreneurial inspiration that has stood the test of time. I thank my parents, Roger and Teri, for exposing me to the possibilities in life, while instilling the conviction that I am entitled to absolutely nothing other than what I solely achieve. Thanks also go to my brothers, Jeff and Rich, for their friendship and for setting the bar of success and excellence so high for our family. I also thank Dan Traina and Rob Cummings for their lifelong friendship, though I am still better at Fantasy Football than either of them.

Much gratitude goes to Frank W. Abagnale, whose speech in Washington, DC, inspired me to begin speaking and writing publicly.

Thanks to all of my fellow engineers and colleagues at Fiberlink, including my good friend Jamie Ballengee and the team of Moira, Jim, Matt, Jayne, Thomas, Ciaran, and Claus; to ethicalhacker.net's Donald C. Donzal for his insight and drive.

Special recognition goes to Bill O'Reilly for tirelessly focusing on what really matters.

Great appreciation goes out to one of the smartest engineers I ...