William "Chuck" Easttom II (born October 5, 1968) is an American computer scientist specializing in cyber security, cryptography, quantum computing, and systems engineering.[1]

Chuck Easttom
Born
William Easttom II

(1968-10-05) October 5, 1968 (age 56)
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materCapitol Technology University University of Portsmouth 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 Nanotechnology
InstitutionsGeorgetown University
Thesis A Comparative Study Of Lattice Based Algorithms For Post Quantum Computing

Education

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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[2] 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[3][4][5] dissertation topic "A Comparative Study Of Lattice Based Algorithms For Post Quantum Computing", a Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Technology focused on Nanotechnology[6] dissertation topic "The Effects of Complexity on Carbon Nanotube Failures", and a Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from University of Portsmouth[7] dissertation topic "A Systematic Framework for Network Forensics Using Graph Theory".

Professional work

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In addition to computer security, Easttom has done work in software engineering.,[8][9] applied mathematics, quantum computing, and other areas. He has authored 42 books[10] on computer security, programming languages, Linux, cyber forensics, quantum computing, computer networks, penetration testing, and cryptography. His books are used as textbooks for both undergraduate and graduate programs at over 60 universities.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] He is an inventor with 26 patented computer science inventions.[22] He is a frequent speaker at major cybersecurity conferences.[23][24][25][26]

Easttom was part of the team that created the original CompTIA Security+ [27] and CompTIA Linux+ exams. He created the OSFCE (OSForensics Certified Examiner) course and test,[28] the EC Council Certified Encryption Specialist course and certification test,[29] and EC Council CAST Advanced Encryption course [30] as well as working on other EC-Council certifications [31]

Easttom has been involved in numerous IEEE standards. He is currently the Chair of IEEE P3123 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Terminology and Data Formats Working Group,[32] a member of IEEE 2731 BCI unified terminology working group,[33] a former member (2017 to 2019) of IEEE Software & Systems Engineering Standards Committee. Working on the DevOps 2675,[34] a member of IEEE P2995 - Trial-Use Standard for a Quantum Algorithm Design and Development Standards Group,[35] and Vice Chair IEEE P23026 - Systems and Software Engineering -- Engineering and Management of Websites for Systems, Software, and Services Information[36]

Chuck Easttom has been interviewed regarding cyber security topics by CNN Money[37] and CBS Smart Planet,[38] and other media outlets,[39][40][41][42][43][44][45] and He has been named a Distinguished Speaker of the ACM[46] and a Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE.[47] He is also a Senior member of the IEEE [48] and Senior member of the ACM.[49]

Easttom was Editor in Chief for the American Journal of Science and Engineering from 2018 to 2022.[50] He was also the director of the Quantum Computing and Cryptography Lab at Capitol Technology University,[51] from 2019 to 2022 he was an adjunct professor for the University of Dallas,[52] he is currently an adjunct lecturer for Georgetown University [53] and an adjunct professor for Vanderbilt University.[54]

Chuck Easttom lives in Plano Texas [55] with his wife Teresa.

Books

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Easttom has authored 42 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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  1. ^ "William (Chuck) Easttom II | Pearson IT Certification". www.pearsonitcertification.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  2. ^ "Northcentral University Alumni".
  3. ^ "Secure World Speaker Bio".
  4. ^ "Keynote Speakers Bio".
  5. ^ "Easttom: in cyber war, malware is "the weapon of choice"".
  6. ^ "Faculty Bio".
  7. ^ "Chuck Easttom". Amazon.
  8. ^ "EC Council CASE Java". YouTube. November 2018.
  9. ^ "Computer Programming Course Syllabus" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Speaker Bio".[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "CS 511 digital forensics" (PDF).
  12. ^ "CCT 121 Computer Crime Investigation".
  13. ^ "CIS 4345, CRN 80042, Network and Systems Security" (PDF).
  14. ^ "CIS 4385 Cybercrime Detection and Digital Forensics".
  15. ^ "TCOM/CFRS 661 Digital Media Forensics" (PDF).
  16. ^ "CSCE 201 Introduction to Computer Security".
  17. ^ "ACST 3530 - Linux Operating Systems and Networking".
  18. ^ "COMT 36330 LAN Security Fundamentals".
  19. ^ "CSCI: Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity".
  20. ^ "ISSC630: Advanced Cybercrime Analysis" (PDF).
  21. ^ "CNT 4104 Software Project in Computer Networks".
  22. ^ "United States Patent Office".
  23. ^ "Hacker Halted". 2017-01-18.
  24. ^ "Secure World".
  25. ^ "ISC2 Security Congress".
  26. ^ "DEFCON".
  27. ^ "CompTIA Security+ SME List". 2016-02-09.
  28. ^ "OSForensics Training".
  29. ^ "ECES". YouTube. 3 July 2017.
  30. ^ "Author Bio".[permanent dead link]
  31. ^ "EC Council Certified Application Security Engineer". Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  32. ^ "IEEE P3123".
  33. ^ Easttom, C.; Bianchi, L.; Valeriani, D.; Nam, C. S.; Hossaini, A.; Zapala, D.; Roman-Gonzalez, A.; Singh, A. K.; Antonietti, A.; Sahonero-Alvarez, G.; Balachandran, P. (2021). "IEEE 2731". IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology. 2: 91–96. doi:10.1109/OJEMB.2021.3057471. PMC 8901026. PMID 35402984.
  34. ^ "Pearson Bio".
  35. ^ "IEEE P2995". Archived from the original on February 24, 2022.
  36. ^ "IEEE P23026". Archived from the original on February 23, 2022.
  37. ^ "Unhackable Code".
  38. ^ "NSA proof products: protective or a profit motive?".
  39. ^ "What the JPMorgan Chase Breach Teaches Us".
  40. ^ "Hackers infiltrate Web site".
  41. ^ "Interview With Chuck Easttom, Computer Scientist & Consultant".
  42. ^ "Steps Executives Can Take to Fight Fraud".
  43. ^ "Generating Cryptographic Keys: Will Your Random Number Generators (PRNGs) Do The Job?".[permanent dead link]
  44. ^ "Speaker Bio" (PDF).
  45. ^ "Forensic Focus".
  46. ^ "ACM Distinguished Speaker".
  47. ^ "Chuck Easttom | IEEE Computer Society". 16 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  48. ^ "IEEE Senior Member". 2019-05-06.
  49. ^ "ACM Senior Member".
  50. ^ "American Journal of Science and Engineering".
  51. ^ "Quantum Computing and Cryptography Research Lab".
  52. ^ "University of Dallas Faculty Page".
  53. ^ "Georgetown Faculty Page".
  54. ^ Easttom, Chuck (2022). "Basic Information Theory". Modern Cryptography. Springer. pp. 51–73. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-12304-7_3. ISBN 9783031123047.
  55. ^ https://www.jissec.org/Contents/V13/N3/V13N3-Easttom.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)