Donnie Wendt is a distinguished cybersecurity professional with extensive expertise in researching security threats and pioneering innovative solutions. He has broad practical experience implementing numerous cybersecurity solutions and is an accomplished presenter on securing machine learning, generative AI, security automation, and deception. In addition to his professional experience, Donnie is an adjunct professor of cybersecurity at Utica University. He earned a Doctorate in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University and a Master's in Cybersecurity from Utica University. After over 30 years in information technology, Donnie wants to share his knowledge with others.

The initial concept for the book arose from Donnie's doctoral dissertation, where he researched using security automation and deception to address both sides of the cyber defense equation. Over the past several years, AI has come to the forefront and is now used in many products, including cybersecurity solutions. Donnie realized that AI-powered solutions could provide the foundation to enhance his prior research. However, despite the prevalence of AI, many cybersecurity professionals do not understand its core concepts. Therefore, Donnie began his quest to educate colleagues on AI's power and associated risks.