About the Author
Raman Sud is proficient in Cisco network design and security. He possesses a decade of experience in designing, maintaining, and implementing Cisco networks and security solutions. Raman brings a wealth of hands-on experience to mastering complicated networking technologies. Raman has attained the following certifications:
- CCIE (Routing and Switching) Prequalified
- Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
- Cisco Security Specialist 1 (CSS-1)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer NT 4.0
- Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
- Certified Network+ Technician
At present, Raman is a network engineer in one of the world's largest Web-hosting companies. He is responsible for maintaining and redesigning their network operations at the data center as well as the corporate office. Raman is also a partner in a technology company that specializes in providing corporate and academic training in network design and security. You can reach Raman at author@destinationie.com or by visiting http://www.destinationie.com/training/.
Ken Edelman has more than seven years of real-world networking experience in consulting, designing, implementing, and administering Cisco technologies. He has used his network engineering experience for such companies as Computer Sciences Corporation, Network Associates, Sprint, Unisys, and The Sabre Group. He also has experience in consulting, designing, and implementing security solutions for the United States Department of Defense. Some of the Cisco certifications that he holds include CCSP, CCIP, CCNP, and CCDP. Ken is currently a technical instructor for an e-learning company. He teaches and mentors students in the following Cisco certification tracks:
- CCSP: CSIDS, CSI, CSPFA, CSVPN, DPS, DVS, SECUR/MCNS
- CCNP: BCMSN, BCRAN, BSCI, CIT
He is also developing a CISSP course for his current employer.
