Endorsements

Praise for Virtual Integrity:

“Daniel Lohrmann offers a splendid survey of the many benefits and drawbacks of cyber-technologies. Parents, pastors, and employers will gain ‘virtual’ wisdom amidst today’s ethical quandaries.”
—Quentin J. Schultze, Calvin College

“Lohrmann reminds us that integrity on the Internet involves more than purchasing a family friendly filter. He wisely connects virtual with embodied reality, challenges us to ‘surf our values,’ and then packs his book with practical ways to do just that. This book inspires and empowers us to bring every corner of our virtual world under the Lordship of Christ.”
—Michael Wittmer, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary

“Dan Lohrmann is a leader in the information security field and his extensive knowledge is demonstrated throughout the book. Protecting ourselves from the dangers that lurk in cyberspace has to be a multifaceted approach. Lohrmann’s book, Virtual Integrity, describes one approach in depth and challenges us on how to explore cyberspace safely. Lohrmann offers his insight and passion to his readers, and is an excellent role model.”
—William Pelgrin, chair of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center

“Lohrmann’s Virtual Integrity succeeds on three important levels—personal, corporate, and national. Written by a person of solid professional credentials and proven integrity, this book is a roadmap for the future of the Internet. The Internet still is, and will continue to be, the Wild West. No government is going to control it, so it is up to us as individuals to protect ourselves. However, we as individuals need tools to do that; Lohrmann provides those tools clearly and concisely. More important, Virtual Integrity offers a solid roadmap, grounded in universal truths, for corporations and governments alike. You don’t need to be a Christian to benefit tremendously from Lohrmann’s book.”
—Peter Stephenson, chief information security officer and associate director of the Master of Science in Information Assurance program, Norwich University

“With unlimited users, content, and the public’s freedom to post virtually anything, we must be vigilant in our approach to using the Web as a valuable resource. This book is a great education tool that takes a unique look at the personal responsibility required of all of us as we utilize the power of the Internet. The book provides perspective, not just about security, but also about our role in the new world of using the Web as a tool for communicating, collaborating, creating, and utilizing information. Dan Lohrmann provides practical steps to address the concerns of parents, educators, government officials, and community leaders.”
—Teri Takai, chief information officer, State of California

“The Internet has brought the world to our fingertips; unfortunately, it can also take our eyes, our minds—and ultimately our character—places we should never go. While much has been written about the need to protect our identity in this brave new cyber world, little has been said about how to achieve this. Dan Lohrmann shows the way in Virtual Integrity.”
—Tony Perkins, president, Family Research Council

“Virtual Integrity is a book that should be read by every parent, teacher, church worker . . . everyone using the Internet. This book will pose many questions concerning your use of the Internet; you will be introduced to a whole new language and set of challenges. But Virtual Integrity also offers solutions. Lohrmann teaches us that, as Christians, we have the responsibility to navigate the virtual world with the same values we use in the real world.”
—Lindsay Conway, secretary to the Presbyterian Board of Social Witness and director of Social Service (Presbyterian Church in Ireland)

“Virtual Integrity takes us from what is to what can be the future. The author, an expert in his field, takes us beyond security for ID theft to the more vital integrity theft—and this we do to ourselves. But there are ways to keep ourselves people of integrity and it starts with commitment. This book offers any number of practical ways to secure our ID, ensure our children’s safety, and keep ourselves faithful to our faith and family. An excellent book with lots of practical suggestions, helps, and links.”
—Carolyn R. Scheidies, idealinhope.com