I specialize in the information/computer security area while researching information security solutions that utilize artificial intelligence. I have worked with various government agencies and have published numerous articles in peer reviewed books and journals in various areas of security. I continue to work in ethical hacking and vulnerability analysis. In addition, I provide governance, risk, and compliance support for companies requiring HIPAA, NIST, ISO, and other security framework implementations. CERTIFICATIONS held: CISSP, CSSLP, NSA IAM, GSEC, CEH, CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, NSTISSI 4011/4013-PUBLICATIONSInformation Security Management HandbookRelease Information: 2009 Sixth Edition, Volume ThreeQuantum Computing: The Rise of the MachineInformation Security Management HandbookRelease Information: 2007 Sixth Edition, Volume TwoAdaptation: A Concept for Next Generation Security Application DevelopmentInformation Security Management HandbookRelease Information: 2006 Fifth Edition, Volume ThreeMaintaining Network Security - Availability via Intelligent AgentsInformation Security Management HandbookRelease Information: 2007 Sixth EditionNetwork Security Utilizing an Adaptable Protocol FrameworkMILCOM 2005 IEEE PublicationsProtecting Information Security Availability via Self-Adapting Intelligent AgentsISSA Journal – July 2005 IssueAuthentication: The Development of Biometric Access ControlISSA Journal – February 2004 IssueHost Based Vulnerability Scanning Versus Network Based Vulnerability ScanningISSA Journal – November 2004 IssueDefense in Depth for TelecommutersISSA Journal – December 2004 IssuePrivacy Prevention for Multimedia Data through Digital WatermarkingSpecialties: - cryptography- vulnerability analysis- cascading failures- scale free networks- artificial intelligence- genetic algorithms- chaos theory- social networks- adaptation theory- swarm intelligence- incident response- ethical hacking