Mike Chapple

Experience

Mike Chapple is a former writer for Lifewire, where he wrote extensively on SQL and databases for 14 years. He is an associate teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame, a cybersecurity writer, trainer, and certification expert. Chapple is an IT leader who is experienced in working with those in higher education, the government, and the private sector. He serves as technical editor for Information Security Magazine.

Publications

Chapple has authored 15 books including:

• "CISSP Study Guide" (six editions)
• "Cyberwarfare: Information Operations in a Connected World"
• "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Dummies"

Education

Chapple earned an M.S. in Computer Science at the University of Idaho, an MBA at Auburn University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at Notre Dame. 

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