About Erick Myers Erick Myers is a computer security expert. He specializes in ethical hacking and has presented his research at international security conferences like Black Hat, DEF CON, Hack In The Box, ... While his day job consists mainly of hacking companies and showing them how to fix their security vulnerabilities, his passion is writing and sharing the insight he gained in the security field. His first book, How to Hack Like a Pro, captures the essence of multiple situations he faced in real life and offers the reader a peek into the world of hacking and penetration testing.