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When my husband suggested that I write a book I wanted to read, I decided to write the book I wanted to read when I was starting in IT. My career has bounced between doing and then teaching, and I love my niche. Being in IT as a technical educator is not just my job, it is my passion. I try to give my students the tools and knowledge they need to be successful in what they have chosen to do.

The last six months' writing journey has pushed me to put down on paper what I know and how I've used it to make the world a safer place. As Ryan said in the Foreword, in the world of cybersecurity, we are constantly bombarded with new products, new tools, and new attack techniques. We are pulled daily in multiple directions on what to secure and how to secure it. I hope I've given you tools to make you successful.

What now? Keep going. Keep learning and growing your toolkit. Our industry will keep evolving, and you will have to keep up or, even better, become a leader. Share your knowledge. Remember, as you learn more, you realize there is so much more out there to know, and if you understand it well enough, you will be able to explain it simply.