About the Author

Daniel V. Hoffman began his security career while proudly serving his country as a decorated Telecommunications Specialist in the United States Coast Guard. He gained his operational experience by working his way up in the private sector from a System Administrator to an Information Services (IS) Manager, Director of IS, and ultimately President of his own security consulting company. He is currently a Senior Engineer for the world leader in mobile workforce security solutions. Hoffman is well-known for his live hacking demonstrations and online hacking videos, which have been featured by the Department of Homeland Security and included in the curriculum of various educational institutions. He regularly speaks at computer conferences worldwide and has been interviewed as a security expert by media outlets throughout the world, including Forbes, Network World, and Newsweek. Hoffman is a regular columnist for ethicalhacker.net and holds many industry security certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). Hoffman is also the author of the book, Blackjacking: Security Threats to BlackBerry Devices, PDAs, and Cell Phones in the Enterprise (Indianapolis: Wiley, 2007).

Hoffman is a dedicated and loving father, husband, and son, who takes great pride in his family and realizes that nothing is more important than being there for his wife and children. In addition to his family, Hoffman enjoys politics, sports (particularly the Chicago Cubs), music, great food, beer, and friends, and maintains his love of the sea.