Biography

Helping people sleep better at night, knowing their computers are safe from harmful disruptions!

Computer viruses and other malicious software are at an all-time high.  Even though the subject hasn't received much media attention lately, more new viruses were released in 2007 than in the previous 20 years combined.  Even with well-known security software installed on your computers, new malware can get around traditional defenses -- but The Virus Doctor is ahead of the curve.

Ken Dwight has been a computer professional since 1966.  As a professional speaker and trainer, he spends more than 100 days per year teaching Advanced PC Troubleshooting in two-day seminars around the United States, as well as the United Kingdom and Australia.

As an author, Ken has had more than 70 articles published in numerous trade journals, magazines, and newspapers since 1990.  His first book, Bug-Free Computing:  Stop Viruses, Squash Worms, and Smash Trojan Horses, was first published in 2005 and is now in its second printing.  The book was a Finalist for a 2006 IPPY Award, from Independent Publisher magazine.

As a consultant, Ken specializes in preventing, curing, and repairing the damage caused by malware on Personal Computers.  Known as The Virus Doctor, Ken is recognized today as one of the leading authorities on this ever-changing subject.

 Here are some of Ken's most-requested topics:

• What Do You Know About Today's Computer Viruses?
• Stop Spam With Proven E-Mail Management Techniques
• Phishing Is a Crime -- Learn to Outsmart Identity Theft
• Netiquette -- Gold Standard Rules of E-Mail Courtesy

Presentations are offered in lecture and demonstration format.  In each, The Virus Doctor is passionate, enthusiastic and entertaining, using easy-to-understand language and relevant examples.  Users easily grasp the ways of safe computing in a lively, engaging atmosphere.

Evaluations of The Virus Doctor consistently highlight the effectiveness of teaching with real-world examples, in layman's language, and in an entertaining way.  Of the hundreds of testimonials on file, here are a few typical examples:

• "Ken was great -- really went out of his way to ensure we all understood what was going on and why.  Thumbs up!"
• "This instructor is very high quality.  He is kind, articulate, patient, knows his subject completely and is 'all around' what I was looking for in this seminar.  This class could only be done by a professional who had years of experience.  He knows it all by heart!"
• "Ken made the workshop interesting and presented the material in a manner that is easy to understand."
• "Extremely informational and helpful."
• "Easily understandable.  Great program leader.  He knew his program very well and delivered it effectively."
• "Best seminar I've ever attended.  Program leader was knowledgeable and very easy to follow.  Big plus was that he used real world examples.  Outstanding class.  Thank you!"
• "This is the very best computer workshop I have attended in 16 years.  You are a great group leader and hands-on guide."

An extensive client list and numerous references are available upon request.