This is very sad news. Eric authored and taught SEC401 (formerly known as "Track 1"), still one of our more popular classes. At a time when many introductory information security classes focused on theoretical principles and higher-level generic problems, Eric developed a hands-on technical class that defined the SANS promise. As an "OG" SANS instructor, he also defined the high energy, captivating teaching style characterizing SANS even after he left. Dance breaks for students, pushing an ice cream cart into class (or other instructors' classes) to get students engaged and "awake," were just a couple of his tricks that made him a great instructor. Rest in Peace.
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