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I was really happy with your instant response, which
I badly needed, your quick understanding of the issue,
and your technical ability to solve it immediately.
Finally, you were able to communicate technical information
easily for the layperson. Todd
Nichols - Attorney At Law
Steve has never disappointed. He has never disappointed
because he is accurate and quick. While I never have
sought any particular opinion from Steve, his expertise
always leads to the correct opinion. He is professional
and concise and has been very instrumental and helpful
in resolving very difficult and thorny cases. I would
highly recommend Steve. His expertise is unparalleled.
Mitch Cogdill - Attorney At Law
Prior to attending the Computer Forensics Core Competencies
Course, I attended another institution here in Washington
State that offered computer forensics training. I
speak for many students when I say that I learned
more in the first day of your course than I did in
an entire quarter at the other place. I wish I would
have known about your course sooner. Now after many
months of wasted time and money, I'm finally on the
right track. The fact that you allowed me to participate
in an actual case has put me years ahead of my peers.
Thanks for practicing what you preach - I know I can
really do this now! Allan Womac
I was watching Court TV today, the Michael Peterson
case. An expert was being questioned in regards to the
computer evidence. I can say that you taught us extremely
well. I was finding problems with his testimony, and
was picking up mistakes that he had made during his
investigation. I would have done a much better job,
and after seeing this today, I realize the value of
your computer forensics training and why you require
the prerequisites for it. ll be back for the advanced
class without a doubt! Russell
Titus
Having just completed the Computer Forensics Class,
I can tell you that it was one of the most informative,
enjoyable, and thought provoking periods of training
that I have taken to date. The content was priceless,
the instructor, Steve Hailey was exceptional, and, his
presentation was flawless and well received. Steve's
knowledge of the subject, coupled with his ability to
teach and hold everyone's attention, was exceptional.
His course plan was well thought out and presented.
The greatest compliment I can pay him is that when the
end of the class day would come, I excitedly looked
forward to the next.
Thank you for this opportunity.
It has opened a door, and exposed me to a opportunity
that combines not only my computer skills, but my
past law enforcement experience. Experience that I
thought would not be utilized again once I left police
work. Brian
Your Computer Forensics Core Competencies was the best
computer forensics training course I've taken. Not only
did I learn the basics of conducting technical forensic
investigations, I also feel confident that I can actually
get started working in this field. Your approach of
teaching what the forensic tools are doing by having
us conduct forensic investigations manually is the only
way to go. I feel that I could now use any software
tool in my forensic investigations with confidence.
The experience you related to the class from actually
working in the field was invaluable, and worth three
times the price of the course itself. You have enabled
your students to be light years ahead of anyone else,
and I'm very grateful for the new outlook you've given
me in these difficult economic times. In a way I wish
you'd keep this course secret to keep my competition
down - I wouldn't want to go up against someone in a
deposition or trial that had been trained by you!
I can't wait for your advanced class.
I'll be the first to sign up. Janet
Holt
I appreciate very much, the attention to detail that
was put into the computer forensics training course.
The written coursework is clear and to the point - some
classes I've taken elsewhere have clunky, vague and
unhelpful coursework. I appreciated Steve's input to
the coursework, in the classroom. The hands-on practicals
in class were helpful in cementing my understanding
of the techniques involved.
New to me was the aspect of legal
investigation, and thinking in terms of law, procedure
and courtroom conduct. I believe this is a very important
aspect to include in any Forensics course, as it seems
reasonable to assume that if one performs this kind
of work for very long, they'll end up in a courtroom
situation at some point.
In addition to new techniques and
knowledge, I always come away from Steve's classes
with several things: one, a sense of the interconnections
in computing, and, two, that I need to evaluate my
assumptions and biases before sitting down at any
computer. John Weiss
The Computer Forensics Core Competencies class was fantastic.
I am really looking forward to any other courses that
you offer. I thought I would have to travel out of state
to take training of this nature and pay thousands of
dollars more. I cannot thankyou enough for creating
the course and your willingness to share information
above and beyond the course materials.
I learned more from your course
than my entire stack of forensics books and other
"experts" I have talked to over the years.
Just to let you know, I have canceled several security
classes that I was going to take at another college
and have signed up to take them from you. You make
the classes fun, interesting, and I can tell you really
care about your students. I am sticking with a winner.
Dual Hershi
I just wanted to thank you again for your forensics
class. Someone here got wind that I had some forensics
training and our HR department had me do some work for
them. Someone here had decided to purchase EnCase before
I even took your class, so that’s what I had to use.
The non-vendor related information you taught was instrumental
in my being able to quickly learn the tool and produce
some good results.
It was nice to be able to put to
rest some of the rumors about what the computer was
being used for. I was able to let HR know what the
user did and didn’t appear to do.
It’s nice to get my first solo run
out of the way with out having to worry about court
and lawyers. A couple more from HR and maybe I’ll
be ready to strike out on my own :-P Steve
B
A co-worker of mine and student of yours is planning
to dedicate his personal time off taking training from
you again - this speaks volumes of you and your courses.
Just to let you know, he discovered another school at
a more convenient location offering the Security Certified
program at half the price. Upon further investigation,
he found that the training was of inferior quality,
and that the instructors lacked any real credentials
or experience in the field of security. Just goes to
show that you certainly do get what you pay for. Paul
Rodvik - H.P. Corporate Backup Services - MCP, iNet+
CIW Associate
I have taken eight Information System technology courses
from you and can't wait to take more. They have all
been informative, accurate, educational, and fun. It
is rare to find an instructor who is both a good teacher
and a true expert in his field. Your teaching style
has really sparked my interest in network/computing
security. John Bell - The Boeing
Company - A+, Network+, i-net+, MCIWA, MCIWD, CCNA,
SCNP
I believe I speak for all of your students when
I say THANKYOU for all that you do. You have been willing
to setup extra classes and lab activities for all of
us on your own time - time that I know you are not compensated
for. This shows a true dedication to your students and
their success - a dedication I have never seen in any
other instructor. As well, you add so much practical
information to your classes that my notebook is just
as thick as my textbook.
I've noticed that other schools are starting to offer
the courses you've been teaching now for years, and
a few are offering the courses at lower prices. This
is unfortunate. Unfortunate that the students attending
these cheaper classes have no idea what they are missing
not taking classes from you. Donny
Neil - The Boeing Company - CCNA
I would just like to say that you are a unique
teacher. You make sure that everyone understands the
material presented in your courses, and if anyone has
a problem, you take the time to come in, find additional
material, or find any way possible to help out your
students. I, for one, appreciate this very much, as
I believe that this is an attribute all educators should
have.
Also, you share your 'real world'
experiences with students, which shows us what can
really happen and sometimes explains things better
than any book could. I look forward to taking many
more classes from you, as you have proven yourself
to be one of the true 'Subject Matter Experts' that
the entire IT industry builds their certification
criteria on. Thanks. James
Gotner - Systems Support Specialist - Fred Hutchinson
Cancer Research Center - Security Certified Network
Professional, A+, Linux+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Associate
I have taken a wide variety of computer training
classes over the years. Steve Hailey's SCNP Network
Security Fundamentals and Network Defense and Countermeasures
classes are among the very top of them.
Steve's wealth of knowledge in all
aspects of computers and networks is woven through
both classes to clearly illustrate the necessity for
security to be a multi-layer approach. His classes
provided for a lot of hands-on experiences; none will
take these classes and earn a "paper certificate."
Finally, Steve is an excellent teacher,
able to effectively communicate all of the concepts
clearly, very patient with his students, and honestly
having the desire to be a good teacher. I will not
hesitate to take additional classes from him. Richard
A. Blanke - LAN Administrator - Metro King County
Government
A couple years ago, I decided that my engineering
skills were getting stagnant. I needed to broaden my
knowledge to become more marketable. I attended a free
seminar concerning IT classes presented by Steve and
enrolled in the CIW Foundations class shortly afterwards.
I was instantly hooked. I have since taken all the courses
in the CIW program, and the Security Certified Program.
I will be taking additional security courses from Steve
to prepare for my GSEC.
Why take classes through Steve versus
another instructor or an on-line course? It's quite
simple; you can't get the "hands on" experience
by an instructor with Steve's background in network
security any other way. You ask most instructors what
time it is and they can tell you the time - ask Steve
what time it is and he will show you how to build
a watch. Charlie Marquis -
The Boeing Company
I have been acquainted with Steve Hailey both
as an instructor and a colleague for over seven years.
As my mentor and co-worker in third level computing
support, Steve introduced me to Web design and Web server
operations and was instrumental in my pursuit of a Certified
Internet Webmaster Instructor position.
I have been able to experience first
hand Mr. Hailey's broad background in subject matter
experience as well as his ability to transmit that
experience to the novice. Steve helps students to
unravel complex systems and terminology in examples
they can understand and often this is done in a humorous
fashion. His teaching style is also markedly non-judgmental:
there are no bad questions just opportunities for
a different explanation of the issue.
Be it web security, web design,
computing infrastructure management, or programming
and scripting, I have always been surprised and pleased
with Steve's level of mastery on the issue. Steve
heads my small personal list of computer literate
people who really know how to teach. Glen
Decker - The Boeing Company - Certified Internet Webmaster
Certified Instructor
I came to class with no experience in the subject
matter. With Steve as my Instructor, I successfully
completed three courses. Steve is very knowledgeable
and teaches his classes in an easy to understand manner.
He really cares about his students and their success,
and goes above and beyond his role as an instructor.
Kami Stock - Certified Internet
Webmaster
I want to thank you for such a wonderful approach
towards the security classes I took recently. I believe
you presented the material with a sincere interest in
your students individual success. Great
Job! Kathleen Baron -
SCNP
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