Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Exam Cram
Dr. Chuck Easttom
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About the Author
Dr. Chuck Easttom is the author of 34 books, including several on computer security, forensics, and cryptography. He holds a doctor of science degree in cybersecurity, a Ph.D. in nanotechnology, a Ph.D. in computer science, and three master's degrees (one in applied computer science, one in education, and one in systems engineering). He is also an inventor with 23 patents. He is a senior member of both the IEEE and the ACM. He is also a Distinguished Speaker of the ACM and a Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE. Dr. Easttom is currently an adjunct professor for Georgetown University and for University of Dallas.
Dedication
For my wife, Teresa, who is always so supportive of my work.
Chuck Easttom
Acknowledgments
Thanks are due to Eleanor (Ellie) Bru for working on this title once more and making it as strong as it can be.
Chuck Easttom
About the Technical Editor
Akhil Behl, CCIE Emeritus No. 19564, is a passionate IT executive with key focus on cloud and security. He has 18+ years of experience in the IT industry, working across several leadership, advisory, consultancy, and business development profiles with various organizations. His technology and business specializations include cloud, security, infrastructure, data center, and business communication technologies. Currently he leads business development for cloud for a global systems integrator.
Akhil is a published author. Over the span of the past few years, he has authored multiple titles on security and business communication technologies. He has contributed as technical editor for over a dozen books on security, networking, and information technology. He has published four books with Pearson Education/Cisco Press.
He has published several research papers in national and international journals, including IEEE Xplore, and presented at various IEEE conferences, as well as other prominent ICT, security, and telecom events. Writing and mentoring are his passion.
He holds CCIE Emeritus (Collaboration and Security), Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure AI Certified Associate, Azure Data Fundamentals, CCSK, CHFI, PMP, ITIL, VCP, TOGAF, CEH, ISM, CCDP, and many other industry certifications. He has bachelor's degree in technology and a master's in business administration.
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