Dr. Jason Andress (ISSAP, CISSP, GPEN, CEH) is a seasoned security professional with a depth of experience in both the academic and business worlds. In his present and previous roles, he has provided information security expertise to a variety of companies operating globally. He has taught undergraduate and graduate security courses since 2005 and conducts research in the area of data protection. He has written several books and publications covering topics including data security, network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

The focus on this new column will be to give budding ethical hackers a wider perspective of the entire field of information security and for experienced practitioners some helpful hints by approaching issues from a slightly different angle. Be sure to take a look at his Forum Board for threads on each of his columns as well as misc. thoughts and conversations.