Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant, author, keynote speaker, and expert witness with Atlanta-based Principle Logic, LLC. He has two decades of experience in IT -- the last 14 years of which have been dedicated to information security. Before starting his own consulting practice in 2001, Kevin served in various information technology and security roles for several healthcare, e-commerce, financial firms, educational institutions, and consulting organizations.

Kevin is author/co-author of seven books on information security including the highly-successful ethical hacking book Hacking For Dummies, Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies, Securing the Mobile Enterprise For Dummies, and Laptop Encryption For Dummies (all by Wiley) as well as The Definitive Guide to Email Management and Security (Realtime Publishers) and The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Auerbach). In addition, he is a contributing author and editor of the book Healthcare Information Systems, 2nd edition by Auerbach Publications, technical editor of the book Network Security For Dummies by Wiley Publishing, and technical editor for over a dozen books and whitepapers for Realtimepublishers.com.

In addition to his books, Kevin is the creator and producer of the Security On Wheels audio programs and blog providing security learning for IT professionals on the go. He is also a regular contributor of information security content for SearchWindowsSecurity.com, SearchSoftwareQuality.com, SearchDataBackup.com, SearchSQLServer.com, SecurityInfoWatch.com and Security Technology and Design (ST&D) magazine.

Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Southern College of Technology and his master’s degree in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech.