James Michael Stewart has been working with computers and technology for more than 25 years. His work focuses on security, certification, and various operating systems. Recently, Michael has been teaching job-skill and certification courses such as CISSP, CEH, and Security+. He is the primary author of the CISSP Study Guide, 4th Edition and the Security+ 2008 Review Guide. In addition, Michael has written numerous texts on other security and Microsoft certification and administration topics. He has developed certification courseware and training materials as well as presented these materials in the classroom. Michael holds the following certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, SSCP, MCT, CEI, CEH, TICSA, CIW SA, Security+, MCSE+Security: Windows 2000, MCSA Windows Server 2003, MCDST, MCSE NT & W2K, MCP+I, Network+, iNet+. He graduated in 1992 from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy.

Denise Kinsey, Ph.D has worked in computer networking and cybersecurity for over 20 years. She has designed, implemented, and managed IT and OT projects for government and the private sector. Denise is the author of several IT and cybersecurity texts meant to educate and empower readers to learn more about technology and implement secure systems for their employers and their homes. When not solving cybersecurity problems she loves to work with her students to improve the networks and cybersecurity of nonprofits and local businesses. Denise holds numerous certifications, including CISSP. C|CISO, Security+, and many others. Dr. Kinsey is an Associate Professor.