Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, from Jones and Bartlett (2012), is available now! Networks have long been regarded as methods to connect resources. While this is still that case, today’s networks are required to support an increasing array of real-time communication methods. Video chat, real-time messaging, and always-connected resources put demands on networks that were previously unimagined. Fundamentals of Communications and Networking helps readers understand today’s networks and the way they support the evolving requirements of different types of organizations. It covers the critical issues of designing a network that will meet an organization’s performance needs and discusses how businesses use networks to solve business problems. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities to prepare readers to proficiently understand and design modern networks and their requirements.

Computer Forensics JumpStart, 2nd Edition, from Sybex (2011), is available now! Michael is the lead author for this newly updated version of his original book. This book will introduce those unfamiliar with Computer Forensics to the discipline, its processes and tools. Click on the image below for more information!

Auditing IT Structures for Compliance, Jones and Bartlett (2011)

Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, Jones and Bartlett (2011)

Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications, Jones and Bartlett (2011)

PMP Exam Cram 2, 4th edition, from Que Publishing (2009), is available now! Michael is the lead author for this new PMP Exam Prep guide. The new edition has been re-written to address the new PMP exam and covers the PMBOK, 4th edition. If you want to hold the industry leading Project Management certification, get this book the prepare for the PMP exam

Michael also served as lead author for a college-level security textbook, Information Security Illuminated (ISBN 076372677X), with Mike Chapple. Jones & Bartlett is the publisher. This new textbook covers the basic 10 domains of information systems security and is directed toward CS/IS majors. Click on the image below for more information!

Michael also served as co-author for a the Exam Cram 2 book, "Secutiy+ Lab Manual" (ISBN ), published by Que publishing. This book serves as a companion to the Exam Cram Security+ Prep guide by providing hands-on lab exercises to help students prepare for the Security+ exam. Click on the image below for more information!

LearnKey Inc. ( www.learnkey.com ) produced 2 complete training CD series of Michael's work. Michael authored and presented both the CISSP and PMP courses in an interactive format, available both on CD and on-line. Click on the image below for more information!