Acknowledgments

I would like to thank the folks at Cisco Press, Denise Lincoln and Brett Bartow, for inviting me to contribute, and Chris Cleveland, for wading through pages of edits and not imploding.

To my technical editors, Tyson Scott and Tim Rowley, I appreciate all you have done to help me complete this book. You guys are network rock stars and I bow at your feet.

I need to acknowledge Scott Fanning, who for so many years was my partner in crime at Cisco. Scott, you helped foster my love for security technologies, all-night coding sessions, Tim Hortons Coffee, and ice hockey. I’m so proud of all you have achieved.

So many others have helped and supported me over the years, and kicked my ass when required; it is impossible to list everyone who has made an impact in my life. I hope I can pay it forward.

Sometimes, inspiration comes in the most unexpected way, even a Cake Pop.