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I would like to thank the following people who, with their love and
support, encouraged and motivated me to finish this dissertation.

Giovanni is the reason that I became addicted to computer security:
From the moment that I took his undergrad security class I was hooked.
I am forever indebted to him because he has constantly invested his
time in me. First, by inviting me to join his hacking club. Then, he
took a chance on mentoring a Master's student, and, upon graduation
for my Master's degree, told me that I could ``come back for the real
thing.'' One year later I did, and I don't regret it for a second. I
hope that I always have the enthusiasm and energy that Giovanni brings
to research and life. He is truly a role model.

From Chris, I learned a great deal about what it means to be an
academic and a scientist. He is able to focus so intensely on the
details of the project while not loosing sight of the bigger
picture---if I am able to do this half as well I will consider myself
a success. He constantly inspires and encourages me to heights I never
dreamed possible.

I would never have been able to finish this dissertation without the
help and encouragement of all the past and current seclab members. I
am forever grateful to the now departed members of the seclab who were
here when I started my Masters. You took me under your wing, taught
me, and created and infused within me the \emph{seclab culture.} I
would like to thank: Wil, Vika, Sean, Nick, Brett, Lorenzo, Fede,
Martin, Max, and especially Marco, for his wisdom and guidance.

The only way I was able to stay sane during my PhD was because of my
fellow sec\-lab members. We forged a bond during those 3am deadlines,
iCTF all-nighters, walks to Freebirds!, costume parties, and soccer
games---a bond which makes us brothers-in-arms. In no particular
order, thanks to: Gianluca, Alexandros, Luca, Antonio, Gorkem, Ali,
Patrick, Kevin, Jacopo, Dhilung, Kyle, Yan, Fish, Bob, Ludo, Manuel,
Gregoire, and Bryce.

A very special thanks to my Mom, Dad, and brother for their love,
support, and constant ribbing and teasing.

And finally, thank you Becca, for being my rock.

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