About the Technical Editors

Chris Crayton is an author, technical consultant, trainer, and SkillsUSA technology competition judge. Formerly, he worked as a computer technology and networking instructor at Keiser University; as network administrator for Protocol, a global electronic customer relationship management (eCRM) company; and at Eastman Kodak as a computer and network specialist. Chris has authored several print and online books on PC repair, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, and Microsoft Windows. He has also served as technical editor and content contributor on numerous technical titles for several of the leading publishing companies. He holds MCSE, A+, and Network+ certifications.

Brock Pearson has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology/Information Security industry specializing in Cyber Security, and Cyber Operations. As a Manager in a large security practice, Brock has assisted fortune 100 companies and government agencies, in the U.S. and abroad, in their efforts to defend themselves against hackers, cyber theft and cyber terrorism. Brock Pearson has developed and delivered customized, technical security training, enhanced security policies, processes and procedures and integrated multiple information technologies to facilitate a holistic and proactive security posture for his clients.