Alumnus IT Expert Publishes New Book on Ancient Wisdom & 网络安全

There are those, no doubt, who would argue that 肯·梅(2003年), a cybersecurity expert and CEO, misspent four years of his life by pursuing a Catholic liberal education at 托马斯。 Aquinas College. Surely he would have been better served earning degrees in computer science, 或业务, rather than studying the 伟大的著作 of Western civilization?

Mr. May disagrees. “My education at TAC did a wonderful job of preparing me for doing research, seeking original sources, and thinking critically,他说. “It has served me quite well over the years.” So well, in fact, that Mr. May has authored a new book, detailing how history’s great thinkers provide invaluable insights into some of the most critical technological challenges of our times.

In his newly released The Art of Hacking: Ancient Wisdom for 网络安全 Defense, Mr. May explores the teachings of the greatest minds in a wide range of fields — from Sun Tzu to Machiavelli, from Thucydides to Musashi — and how these can help small businesses and information technology professionals shield computer and data networks from attack. “The teachings of the greatest minds of the world have endured through countless generations,他说. “The tools and techniques may change, but the primary principles remain the same.”

Citing age-old insights on warfare, politics, martial arts, history, and strategy, The Art of Hacking combines ancient philosophy with contemporary, practical advice. “The College’s curriculum was a driving force in my decision to write the book,” Mr. 可以观察到. “Thucydides is in the book, as is Machiavelli. I was mostly focused on texts working with warfare, political strategy, and martial arts. I do wish dear St. 托马斯。 wrote more on martial arts …”

Mr. May is chief executive officer of Swift Chip, Inc., an IT solutions firm serving more than 400 small- and medium-sized businesses in 加州, He is also an experienced educator, serving as a community instructor for 无, the globally leading cybersecurity educational organization, where he teaches military, 情报, and Fortune 500 teams in ways to protect the country’s IT infrastructure. He is the father of four young children, ages 5 to 11.

The Art of Hacking: Ancient Wisdom for 网络安全 Defense is available in both 印刷 an 电子 formats via Amazon.