Acknowledgments

This being the first book of mine as a primary author, I feel the need to thank those who helped make this possible for me. I first thank my parents and family for always supporting me and encouraging me to strive for the best, even when they do not understand the work that I am doing. I also thank Gary Byrne for keeping me on track and giving me encouragement when I most needed it. Thanks to all the great folks at Syngress for believing that I would make a decent author. Special thanks to Aaron Tiensivu for making sure that the content was technically correct (and providing some great suggestions along the way). Thanks to Naomi and Joey Alpern for writing two really tough chapters in this book. A big “thank you” to the GCC Tech Ops team (Ed, Jason, and Justin) for always encouraging and inspiring me. You guys rock! Thanks to my manager, John Pozivilko, for understanding those mornings when I walked into work late after spending most of the night writing. I also thank Carolyn Blanding for reviewing every chapter and giving me awesome feedback. Thanks to all of my friends, colleagues, and mentors whom I failed to mention. You inspire me to give it my all every day! I thank my creator and my God, who never ceases to bless me, even when I am so undeserving.

Dustin Hannifin, March 2010