Chuck Easttom

William "Chuck" Easttom II (born October 5, 1968) is an American computer scientist specializing in cyber security.

Chuck Easttom
Born
William Easttom II

(1968-10-05) October 5, 1968
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materCapitol Technology University University of Texas El Paso Southeastern Oklahoma State University Northcentral University
Awards
  • Distinguished Speaker of the ACM
  • Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE
  • ACM Senior Member
  • IEEE Senior Member
Scientific career
FieldsCybersecurity Engineering Cryptography Quantum Computing
InstitutionsCapitol Technology University
ThesisA Comparative Study Of Lattice Based Algorithms For Post Quantum Computing

Education

Chuck Easttom holds a B.A. from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a M.Ed. from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a master's degree in Applied Computer Science from Northcentral University [1] and a Masters in Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, as well as a Doctor of Science in cyber security from Capitol Technology University[2][3][4].

Professional work

In addition to computer security, Easttom has done work in software engineering.,[5][6] applied mathematics, and other areas. He has authored 27 books[7] on computer security, programming languages, Linux, cyber forensics, penetration testing, and cryptography. His books are used as textbooks for both undergraduate and graduate programs at over 60 universities.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. He is an inventor with 19 patented computer science inventions.[19]. He is a frequent speaker at major cybersecurity conferences[20][21][22][23].

Easttom was part of the team that created the original CompTIA Security+ [24] and CompTIA Linux+ exams. He created the OSFCE (OSForensics Certified Examiner) course and test,[25] the EC Council Certified Encryption Specialist course and certification test,[26] and EC Council CAST Advanced Encryption course [27] as well as working on other EC-Council certifications [28]

Chuck Easttom has been interviewed regarding cyber security topics by CNN Money[29] and CBS Smart Planet,[30] and other media outlets,[31][32][33][34][35][36][37] and He has been named a Distinguished Speaker of the ACM [38] and a Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE [39]. He is also a Senior member of the IEEE [40] and Senior member of the ACM [41].

Easttom is Editor in Chief for the American Journal of Science and Engineering [42]. He was also the director of the Quantum Computing and Cryptography Lab at Capitol Technology University[43], he is currently an adjunct lecturer for Georgetown University [44] and an Adjunct professor for the University of Dallas [45]. He is the co-chair for the 2020 ACM Quantum Computing and Engineering conference[46].

Volunteer Work

Chuck Easttom also volunteer's for Operation Underground Railroad [47] training police officers around the world in digital forensics.

List of Books

Chuck Easttom is the author of 26 computer science books. These include:

  • Essential Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners. Cengage Press (2011)
  • System Forensics, Investigation, and Response. Jones & Bartlett (2013)
  • Certified Cyber Forensics Professional All in One Guide. McGraw-Hill (2014)
  • Computer Security Fundamentals (3rd Edition). Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC) (2016)
  • System Forensics, Investigation, and Response (Information Systems Security & Assurance) 3rd Edition. Jones and Bartlett (2017)
  • CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-501. John Wiley & Sons (2017)
  • Penetration Testing Fundamentals: A Hands-On Guide to Reliable Security Audits (1st Edition). Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (2018)
  • CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-501. Sybex (2018)
  • Network Defense and Countermeasures: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition). Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC)) (2018)
  • Networking Fundamentals, 3rd Edition. Goodheart-Wilcox Publishing) (2018)
  • JBuilder 7.0 EJB Programming.WordWare Publishing (2002)
  • Programming Fundamentals in C++.Charles River Learning. 1st Edition, Charles River Media (2003)
  • Beginning JavaScript, 1st Edition.WordWare Publishing (2001)
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References
  1. "Northcentral University Alumni".
  2. "Secure World Speaker Bio".
  3. "Keynote Speakers Bio".
  4. "Easttom: in cyber war, malware is "the weapon of choice"".
  5. "EC Council CASE Java".
  6. "Computer Programming Course Syllabus" (PDF).
  7. "Speaker Bio".
  8. "CS 511 digital forensics" (PDF).
  9. "CCT 121 Computer Crime Investigation".
  10. "CIS 4345, CRN 80042, Network and Systems Security" (PDF).
  11. "CIS 4385 Cybercrime Detection and Digital Forensics".
  12. "TCOM/CFRS 661 Digital Media Forensics" (PDF).
  13. "CSCE 201 Introduction to Computer Security".
  14. "ACST 3530 - Linux Operating Systems and Networking".
  15. "COMT 36330 LAN Security Fundamentals".
  16. "CSCI: Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity".
  17. "ISSC630: Advanced Cybercrime Analysis" (PDF).
  18. "CNT 4104 Software Project in Computer Networks".
  19. "United States Patent Office".
  20. "Hacker Halted". 2017-01-18.
  21. "Secure World".
  22. "ISC2 Security Congress".
  23. "DEFCON".
  24. "CompTIA Security+ SME List". 2016-02-09.
  25. "OSForensics Training".
  26. "ECES".
  27. "Author Bio".
  28. "EC Council Certified Application Security Engineer". Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  29. "Unhackable Code".
  30. "NSA proof products: protective or a profit motive?".
  31. "What the JPMorgan Chase Breach Teaches Us".
  32. "Hackers infiltrate Web site".
  33. "Interview With Chuck Easttom, Computer Scientist & Consultant".
  34. "Steps Executives Can Take to Fight Fraud".
  35. "Generating Cryptographic Keys: Will Your Random Number Generators (PRNGs) Do The Job?".
  36. "Speaker Bio" (PDF).
  37. "Forensic Focus".
  38. "ACM Distinguished Speaker".
  39. https://www.computer.org/profiles/Chuck-Easttom. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  40. "IEEE Senior Member". 2019-05-06.
  41. "ACM Senior Member".
  42. "American Journal of Science and Engineering".
  43. "Quantum Computing and Cryptography Research Lab".
  44. "Georgetown Faculty Page".
  45. "University of Dallas Faculty Page".
  46. "2020 ACM Quantum Computing and Engineering Conference".
  47. "OUR Columbia".
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