Meet Michael Martin

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	Michael Martin, Site Expert and Columnist Michael J. Martin has been working in the information technology field as a network and Unix system admin for over 10 years. What's his biggest strength as an expert? He says it's his "broad base of experience in working in the ISP/carrier and enterprise spaces as both a systems and a network engineer." His background in designing, implementing, and supporting MIS infrastructures for research and ISPs gives him a unique perspective on large-scale internetworking and security architecture. Michael shares his wealth of knowledge in his monthly Router Expert series and in frequent Live Expert Webcasts. Michael's most recent Webcast, The ABC's of IDS, explained the key benefits and challenges involved with implementing Intrusion Detection Systems. Michael also discussed security assessments, potential threats, and IDS best practices. >> Click here to watch the Webcast archive. Go to our Q&A interview with Michael to read more. >> Intrusion detection systems grow up Previous Live Expert Webcasts Every few months, Michael joins us for a Live Expert Webcast. You can access the archives of his past events, including: >>IP performance baselining and troubleshooting tools Find out about strategies for measuring your network and validating performance and security by using open source tools. >>The benefits of high-speed LANs Find out about strategies for designing high-speed LANs for servers, IP multicast and voice over IP. >>VPNs using IPsec and Generic Routing Encapsulation Michael explores the hardware and design options for implementing a VPN as an alternative to leased-line WANs. >>The Networker's Guide to IP In this live event, learn about the nitty-gritty of Internet Protocol routing and the best ways to transport your valuable data. Columns: Michael's "Router Expert" column provides in-depth, practical advice and information for installing and configuring your routers. Browse them here, along with other router-related articles, or click below for a specific topic. >>Automating configurations and backups with Expect >>Using Cisco IOS logging, part 1 >>Using Cisco IOS logging, part 2 >> Configuring secure authentication on Cisco routers and switches >> Building a secure TACACS+ environment More about Michael: Michael J. Martin has been working in the information technology field as a network and Unix system admin for over 10 years. His early experiences designing, implementing, and supporting MIS infrastructures for research and ISPs give him a unique perspective on his current pursuits in large-scale internetworking and security architecture. As a network architect, he has designed high-speed/high-availability LAN/MAN networks for companies such as ANS/AOL, Philips, and the Edgix Corporation, and has provided network consulting for a number of businesses and regional ISPs. Michael also writes and provides training on networking and security related issues. His book Understanding The Network: A Practical Guide to Computer Networking has been translated into Russian and Chinese. Click here for an excerpt.