ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank all the people who work in the information security industry who are driven by their passion, dedication, and a true sense of doing right. These selfless professionals sacrifice their personal time to prevent, block, and respond to the relentless efforts of malicious actors around the world. We all sleep more peacefully at night because you remain at the ready.

In this ninth edition, I would also like to thank the following:

• Ronald C. Dodge, Jr., who introduced me to Shon Harris and, in so doing, started me off on one of the best adventures of my life

• Kathy Conlon, who, more than anyone else, set the conditions that led to nine editions of this book

• Carol Remicci

• David Harris

• The men and women of our armed forces, who selflessly defend our way of life