About the Technical Reviewers

Sean Connelly, CCIE #17085 (R/S & Security), is a senior network design engineer for TASC, based in Washington, D.C. He has worked for two federal agencies over the last decade. Recent projects have included architecting a global 802.1X solution and the design and implementation of a large data center, along with active involvement in other federal cyber security initiatives. Before joining TASC, Sean was director of IT Services at ADCom, which included the design of many global WAN solutions. Aside from the two CCIEs, Sean holds a CISSP and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a total of 14 years of IT experience.

Robert Woods is a seasoned information assurance professional with 21 years of experience in information and network security, compliance, and leadership. Recently most of his efforts have focused on securing enterprise networks for financial services organizations to satisfy regulatory and industry requirements. Specific areas of focus have included strategic and tactical efforts for the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Robert worked as a qualified security assessor (QSA) in a strategic role at the world’s largest retailer and as a senior-level technical advisor at the largest automobile insurer in the United States. Professional certifications include CISSP, MCSE, and GSEC Gold. Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in electronic systems technology (EST) from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Science degree in information assurance (MSIA) from Norwich University.