Chuck Easttom

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".

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]

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

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)