Michael is an experienced UK based security consultant, with a specialism in the penetration testing of web applications and the testing of compiled code bases and DB environments to destruction. As well as the day job, Michael has been published in a range of journals and magazines, including heise, Network Security, InformIT and Security Focus, and is currently preparing his first book-length technical manuscript. To date, Michael has worked for NGS Software, CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation), British Telecom and a host of freelance clients throughout the globe. Michael is also a principal director of Apphax, helping to lead the development of innovative security software and enterprise services.