Before I started this class, I was an IT professional with backgrounds in Telephony, Computer Support, and Network Infrastructure. However, this week I “played” a Security Planner, Risk Analysist, Business Administrator, Accountant, Lawyer, Civil Engineer, Cryptologist, and a Cyber Security Specialist during my CISSP course. Throughout my career I’ve always pursued individually related certifications. I never realized the CISSP certification encompassed everything I’ve ever done and so much more. I took this course to help enhance the Information Assurance and Compliance portions of my current job and it has. But it has also given me much more than I expected. I feal as if my entire career has led to this point. As a professional I must achieve this certification. This course is the hardest I’ve ever taken. After each day of class I found my self totally and utterly exhausted and had to immediately sleep for several hours. The next morning, I found myself up early before the start of class reviewing and preparing my notes and eager to learn more. Leo simply put is the best instructor I’ve ever had in my 35+ years of training. He is the most knowledge person I’ve ever met but can still relate everything in the most simple of terms. This is a true mark of someone that knows their art. He was more than just an instructor; he was a true mentor. His mentorship throughout the course has made me want to be a better professional and I feal very honored to have been taught by him.