Chuck Easttom

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Chuck Easttom
Born William Easttom II
(1968-10-05) October 5, 1968 (age 55)
Citizenship United States
Fields Cybersecurity Engineering Cryptography Quantum Computing Nanotechnology
Institutions Capitol Technology University
Alma mater Capitol Technology University University of Texas El Paso Southeastern Oklahoma State University Northcentral University
Thesis A Comparative Study Of Lattice Based Algorithms For Post Quantum Computing
Notable awards <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • Distinguished Speaker of the ACM
  • Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE
  • ACM Senior Member
  • IEEE Senior Member

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

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 D.Sc. Doctor of Science in cyber security from Capitol Technology University[2][3][4] dissertation topic "A Comparative Study Of Lattice Based Algorithms For Post Quantum Computing", and a Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Technology focused on Nanotechnology[5] dissertation topic "The Effects of Complexity on Carbon Nanotube Failures".

Professional work

In addition to computer security, Easttom has done work in software engineering.,[6][7] applied mathematics, and other areas. He has authored 29 books[8] 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.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] He is an inventor with 22 patented computer science inventions.[20] He is a frequent speaker at major cybersecurity conferences.[21][22][23][24]

Easttom was part of the team that created the original CompTIA Security+ [25] and CompTIA Linux+ exams. He created the OSFCE (OSForensics Certified Examiner) course and test,[26] the EC Council Certified Encryption Specialist course and certification test,[27] and EC Council CAST Advanced Encryption course [28] as well as working on other EC-Council certifications [29]

Chuck Easttom has been interviewed regarding cyber security topics by CNN Money[30] and CBS Smart Planet,[31] and other media outlets,[32][33][34][35][36][37][38] and He has been named a Distinguished Speaker of the ACM [39] and a Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE.[40] He is also a Senior member of the IEEE [41] and Senior member of the ACM.[42]

Easttom is Editor in Chief for the American Journal of Science and Engineering.[43] He was also the director of the Quantum Computing and Cryptography Lab at Capitol Technology University,[44] he is currently an adjunct lecturer for Georgetown University [45] and an Adjunct professor for the University of Dallas.[46] He is the co-chair for the 2020 ACM Quantum Computing and Engineering conference.[47]

Volunteer work

Easttom has also volunteered for Operation Underground Railroad, training police officers around the world in digital forensics.[48]

Books

Easttom has authored 26 computer science books. These include:

  • Beginning JavaScript, 1st Edition.WordWare Publishing (2001)
  • JBuilder 7.0 EJB Programming.WordWare Publishing (2002)
  • Programming Fundamentals in C++.Charles River Learning. 1st Edition, Charles River Media (2003)
  • Essential Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners. Cengage Press (2011)
  • System Forensics, Investigation, and Response, 2nd Edition, Jones & Bartlett (2013)
    • System Forensics, Investigation, and Response (Information Systems Security & Assurance), 3rd Edition Jones and Bartlett (2017) ISBN 978-1284121841
  • Certified Cyber Forensics Professional All in One Guide. McGraw-Hill (2014) ISBN 978-0071839761
  • Computer Security Fundamentals (3rd Edition). Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC) (2016) ISBN 978-0789757463
  • 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) ISBN 978-0789759375
  • 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)

References

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