Raymond Nutting - GPEN GIAC Certified Penetration Tester All-in-One Exam Guide

Ray Nutting is a security practitioner with over 20 years experience in the field of information security. He is the co-owner and founder of nDepth Security, a managed security service provider that specializes in penetration testing. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in computer information systems and a concentration in information systems security. He holds numerous industry-recognized certifications, including the ISC2 CISSP and ISSEP, the EC-Council C|EH v5, and the CompTIA Pentest+, and has presented at various conferences and events throughout his career.

Bill MacCormack is a reformed systems administrator who has worked in IT for over 15 years, and is currently a penetration tester for a small cybersecurity firm located in Columbia, Maryland. He currently teaches penetration testing at a local community college and in his free time mentors high school students beginning their cybersecurity educations. He holds the GIAC GPEN and GSE certifications, as well as other industry-recognized certifications. He lurks on Twitter @n00b_haxor.

R. Chris Furtick is a passionate leader and cybersecurity subject matter expert who holds various industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, GPEN, and others. Chriss technical experience and business acumen allow him to bring a consultative voice to all situations and help him bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes. Chris is a regularly featured speaker at area conferences and mentors members of his team to do the same.

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