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Joe Shelley, M.A., Security+, CIPP/US, CIPM, is a Chief Information Officer working in higher education. He oversees information security and privacy programs, IT infrastructure, IT risk management, business intelligence and analytics, data governance, and IT services.

After a 22 year Navy career working with computers and electronics, Darril Gibson set a goal for himself. He decided he wanted to become a full-time author and write books that help others. He authored, coauthored, or contributed to more than 40 books. One of his true joys in life was receiving emails from readers letting him know about their successes after using one of his books. Over the years, Darril earned multiple certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, and CTT+; (ISC)2 SSCP and CISSP; Microsoft MCT, MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, MCTS, MCDST, MCAD, MCSD, and MCDST. Darril authored books on CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ core certifications, ISC(2) SSCP and CISSP security certifications, and multiple Microsoft certifications. He also wrote two books on success, including “You Can Do Anything: Three Simple Steps to Success for Graduates” and “7 Life Lessons: Powerful Principles for Living a Fulfilled Life.”

Darril Gibson was a passionate educator and author who dedicated his career to helping thousands of people earn their certifications and advance their careers. Sadly, Darril passed away in 2022. His impact endures in his books and in all the lives he touched.