Electronic Access Control

Acknowledgments

Writing a technical book is a very difficult task and can take a very long time. Of the five books I have contributed to, written, or have in development, I can say that each has been the ultimate challenge to make interesting, appropriate, and suitable for its audience.

This book would not have been possible without my Editor, Ms. Pam Chester, and Senior Development Editor, Mr. Gregory Chalson, whose tireless efforts have helped me through the difficult process of publishing a book.

I can also say that this book would not have been possible in any way without Mr. Nabil el Khazen and Mr. Adel Mardelli, my partners in the security consulting firm Protection Partners International. Without their cheerful support and dedication to excellence, ...