People associated with computer security
0x80
0x80 is a hacker interviewed by Brian Krebs of the Washington Post about his lucrative business in running "botnets", or networks of remotely controlled personal computers without the owner's co...
0x80 is a hacker interviewed by Brian Krebs of the Washington Post about his lucrative business in running "botnets", or networks of remotely controlled personal computers without the owner's co...
Ahn Cheol-soo
Ahn Cheol-Soo (; born February 26, 1962), is a businessperson in South Korea.
Ahn Cheol-Soo (; born February 26, 1962), is a businessperson in South Korea.
Alan Sherman
Alan Theodore Sherman (born February 26, 1957) is an associate professor of computer science at UMBC, director of the UMBC Center for Information Security and Assurance (CISA), and faculty advis...
Alan Theodore Sherman (born February 26, 1957) is an associate professor of computer science at UMBC, director of the UMBC Center for Information Security and Assurance (CISA), and faculty advis...
Albert Gonzalez
Albert Gonzalez is a computer hacker and computer criminal who is accused of masterminding the combined credit card theft and subsequent reselling of more than 170 million card and ATM numbers f...
Albert Gonzalez is a computer hacker and computer criminal who is accused of masterminding the combined credit card theft and subsequent reselling of more than 170 million card and ATM numbers f...
Alec Yasinsac
Alec Yasinsac is the Dean of the School of Computer and Information Sciences, University of South Alabama, USA.
Alec Yasinsac is the Dean of the School of Computer and Information Sciences, University of South Alabama, USA.
Alexander Kornbrust
Alexander Kornbrust is the founder and CEO of Red-Database-Security GmbH, a company specialized in Oracle security.
Alexander Kornbrust is the founder and CEO of Red-Database-Security GmbH, a company specialized in Oracle security.
Alexander Peslyak
Alexander Peslyak (born 1977), better known as Solar Designer, is a security specialist from Russia.
Alexander Peslyak (born 1977), better known as Solar Designer, is a security specialist from Russia.
Aloysius Cheang
Aloysius Cheang was a former member of the Singapore government's Chief Security Officer roundtable, and founder of SIG^2 in 2001.
Aloysius Cheang was a former member of the Singapore government's Chief Security Officer roundtable, and founder of SIG^2 in 2001.
Andries Brouwer
Andries Evert Brouwer is a Dutch mathematician and computer programmer, a professor at Eindhoven University of Technology.
Andries Evert Brouwer is a Dutch mathematician and computer programmer, a professor at Eindhoven University of Technology.
Andy Müller-Maguhn
Andy Müller-Maguhn (born 3 October 1971) is a member of the German hacker association Chaos Computer Club.
Andy Müller-Maguhn (born 3 October 1971) is a member of the German hacker association Chaos Computer Club.
Anton Chuvakin
Anton Chuvakin is a computer security specialist, currently a principal at Security Warrior Consulting.
Anton Chuvakin is a computer security specialist, currently a principal at Security Warrior Consulting.
Anup K. Ghosh
Dr. Anup K. Ghosh has served as a Senior Scientist and Program Manager in the Advanced Technology Office (ATO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) where he creates and manag...
Dr. Anup K. Ghosh has served as a Senior Scientist and Program Manager in the Advanced Technology Office (ATO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) where he creates and manag...
Avi Rubin
Aviel (Avi) David Rubin a graduate of the University of Michigan and Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University, Technical Director of the Information Security Institute at Johns ...
Aviel (Avi) David Rubin a graduate of the University of Michigan and Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University, Technical Director of the Information Security Institute at Johns ...
Barrett Brown
Barrett Brown is an author and writer who has done numerous media interviews on the internet group, Anonymous.
Barrett Brown is an author and writer who has done numerous media interviews on the internet group, Anonymous.
Ben Laurie
Ben Laurie is a founding director of The Apache Software Foundation, a core team member of OpenSSL, a member of the Shmoo Group, a director of the Open Rights Group, Director of Security at The ...
Ben Laurie is a founding director of The Apache Software Foundation, a core team member of OpenSSL, a member of the Shmoo Group, a director of the Open Rights Group, Director of Security at The ...
Bernd Fix
Bernd Fix (born March 19, 1962 in Wittingen, Lower Saxony) is a German Hacker and Computer Security Expert.
Bernd Fix (born March 19, 1962 in Wittingen, Lower Saxony) is a German Hacker and Computer Security Expert.
Bill Woodcock
Bill Woodcock (born August 16, 1971 in San Francisco, California, United States) is research director of Packet Clearing House, a non-profit research institute dedicated to understanding and sup...
Bill Woodcock (born August 16, 1971 in San Francisco, California, United States) is research director of Packet Clearing House, a non-profit research institute dedicated to understanding and sup...
Boris Loza
Boris Loza (May 5, 1960) is the founder of SafePatrol Solutions and Tego Systems, as well as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Boris Loza (May 5, 1960) is the founder of SafePatrol Solutions and Tego Systems, as well as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Bradley Willman
Bradley Willman (born 1980) is an anti-pedophile activist from Canada who engages in private investigations using the Internet to expose pedophiles.
Bradley Willman (born 1980) is an anti-pedophile activist from Canada who engages in private investigations using the Internet to expose pedophiles.
Brian LaMacchia
Brian A. LaMacchia is a computer security specialist.
Brian A. LaMacchia is a computer security specialist.
Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier is an American cryptographer, computer security specialist, and writer.
Bruce Schneier is an American cryptographer, computer security specialist, and writer.
Burt Kaliski
Burton S. "Burt" Kaliski, Jr. is a cryptographer, director of the EMC Innovation Network at EMC Corporation since its 2006 acquisition of RSA Security.
Burton S. "Burt" Kaliski, Jr. is a cryptographer, director of the EMC Innovation Network at EMC Corporation since its 2006 acquisition of RSA Security.
Carlisle Adams
Carlisle M. Adams is a cryptographer and computer security researcher.
Carlisle M. Adams is a cryptographer and computer security researcher.
Chad Davis
Chad Davis (born 1981) is an American hacker (or cracker) from Green Bay, Wisconsin, who operated under the alias of Mindphasr.
Chad Davis (born 1981) is an American hacker (or cracker) from Green Bay, Wisconsin, who operated under the alias of Mindphasr.
Charlie Miller (security researcher)
Charles Miller is a computer security researcher with the consulting firm Accuvant LABS. Prior to his current employment, he spent five years working for the National Security Agency.
Charles Miller is a computer security researcher with the consulting firm Accuvant LABS. Prior to his current employment, he spent five years working for the National Security Agency.
Chris Klaus
Christopher W. Klaus is the founder and current CEO of Kaneva, Inc. and founder and former CTO of Internet Security Systems.
Christopher W. Klaus is the founder and current CEO of Kaneva, Inc. and founder and former CTO of Internet Security Systems.
Chris Sanders (author)
Chris Sanders is a computer security author and researcher.
Chris Sanders is a computer security author and researcher.
Chris Wysopal
Chris Wysopal (also known as Weld Pond) is a computer security expert and CTO of Veracode.
Chris Wysopal (also known as Weld Pond) is a computer security expert and CTO of Veracode.
Christopher Abad
Christopher Abad is an American hacker, museum curator, artist, network engineer and programmer.
Christopher Abad is an American hacker, museum curator, artist, network engineer and programmer.
Christopher Boyd
Christopher Boyd, better known as his online pseudonym Paperghost, is a computer security researcher awarded a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for computer security.
Christopher Boyd, better known as his online pseudonym Paperghost, is a computer security researcher awarded a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for computer security.
Christopher Soghoian
Christopher Soghoian is a Washington, DC based researcher, activist, blogger, and Ph.D. Candidate at Indiana University.
Christopher Soghoian is a Washington, DC based researcher, activist, blogger, and Ph.D. Candidate at Indiana University.
Christopher Tarnovsky
Christopher Tarnovsky a renowned hacker, was born April 20, 1971 in Nyack, NY. In 2002 Christopher was accused in a lawsuit filed by Canal Plus, who at that time was an employee of NDS. He was a...
Christopher Tarnovsky a renowned hacker, was born April 20, 1971 in Nyack, NY. In 2002 Christopher was accused in a lawsuit filed by Canal Plus, who at that time was an employee of NDS. He was a...
Dan Boneh
Dan Boneh is a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University.
Dan Boneh is a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University.
Dan Geer
Dan Geer is a computer security analyst and risk management specialist.
Dan Geer is a computer security analyst and risk management specialist.
Daniel B. Cid
Daniel B. Cid is the lead developer of the open source OSSEC HIDS and a principal researcher at Trend Micro, Inc. His interests range from intrusion detection, log analysis (log-based intrusion ...
Daniel B. Cid is the lead developer of the open source OSSEC HIDS and a principal researcher at Trend Micro, Inc. His interests range from intrusion detection, log analysis (log-based intrusion ...
Daniel Domscheit-Berg
Daniel Domscheit-Berg, previously known under the pseudonym Daniel Schmitt, is a German gay activist.
Daniel Domscheit-Berg, previously known under the pseudonym Daniel Schmitt, is a German gay activist.
Daniel J. Bernstein
Daniel Julius Bernstein is a mathematician, cryptologist, programmer, and professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Daniel Julius Bernstein is a mathematician, cryptologist, programmer, and professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dave Aitel
Dave Aitel is a computer security professional.
Dave Aitel is a computer security professional.
Dave Kleiman
Dave Kleiman (born 1967 in the U.S.) is a noted Forensic Computer Investigator, an author/coauthor of multiple books and a noted speaker at security related events.
Dave Kleiman (born 1967 in the U.S.) is a noted Forensic Computer Investigator, an author/coauthor of multiple books and a noted speaker at security related events.
David A. Wagner
David A. Wagner (1974) is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley and a well-known researcher in cryptography and computer security.
David A. Wagner (1974) is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley and a well-known researcher in cryptography and computer security.
David Harley
David Harley BA CITP FBCS CISSP is an IT security researcher, author and consultant living in the United Kingdom, known for his books on and research into malware research, Mac security, anti-ma...
David Harley BA CITP FBCS CISSP is an IT security researcher, author and consultant living in the United Kingdom, known for his books on and research into malware research, Mac security, anti-ma...
David Litchfield
David Litchfield (born 1975) is a renowned security expert from the United Kingdom, who focuses on the discovery and publication of computer security vulnerabilities with a special focus on data...
David Litchfield (born 1975) is a renowned security expert from the United Kingdom, who focuses on the discovery and publication of computer security vulnerabilities with a special focus on data...
Dennis Moran (computer criminal)
Dennis M. Moran (born 1982 in Massachusetts, United States), also known as Coolio, is an American computer hacker from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, who was accused in February 2000 of a serie...
Dennis M. Moran (born 1982 in Massachusetts, United States), also known as Coolio, is an American computer hacker from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, who was accused in February 2000 of a serie...
Derek Atkins
Derek A Atkins is a computer scientist specializing in Computer Security.
Derek A Atkins is a computer scientist specializing in Computer Security.
Donncha O'Cearbhaill
Donncha O'Cearbhaill is an Irish university student.
Donncha O'Cearbhaill is an Irish university student.
Dorothy E. Denning
Dorothy Elizabeth Denning is an American information security researcher and a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Dorothy Elizabeth Denning is an American information security researcher and a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Douglas Thomas
Douglas Thomas (born 1966) is an American scholar, researcher, and journalist.
Douglas Thomas (born 1966) is an American scholar, researcher, and journalist.
Eddy Willems
Eddy Willems is a known Belgian Security Expert born in 1962.
Eddy Willems is a known Belgian Security Expert born in 1962.
Edward Felten
Edward William Felten (born March 25, 1963) is a professor of computer science and public affairs at Princeton University.
Edward William Felten (born March 25, 1963) is a professor of computer science and public affairs at Princeton University.
Ehud Tenenbaum
Ehud Tenenbaum also known as The Analyzer, is an Israeli cracker from Hod HaSharon, Israel.
Ehud Tenenbaum also known as The Analyzer, is an Israeli cracker from Hod HaSharon, Israel.
Elias Levy
Elias Levy (also known as Aleph One), was the moderator of the full disclosure vulnerability mailing list Bugtraq from May 14, 1996, until he stepped down on October 15, 2001.
Elias Levy (also known as Aleph One), was the moderator of the full disclosure vulnerability mailing list Bugtraq from May 14, 1996, until he stepped down on October 15, 2001.
Elie Bursztein
Elie Bursztein is a French security researcher which focus on web, mobile and offensive security.
Elie Bursztein is a French security researcher which focus on web, mobile and offensive security.
Eric Alexander Schulman
Eric Alexander Schulman is a Computer Security researcher and Free Software advocate living in Boston.
Eric Alexander Schulman is a Computer Security researcher and Free Software advocate living in Boston.
Eric Corley
Eric Gordon Corley, Born December 16, 1959, also frequently referred to by his pen name of Emmanuel Goldstein, is a figure in the hacker community.
Eric Gordon Corley, Born December 16, 1959, also frequently referred to by his pen name of Emmanuel Goldstein, is a figure in the hacker community.
Evgeniy Gabrilovich
Evgeniy Gabrilovich is a prominent Computer Scientist at Yahoo! Research, specializing in Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Computational Linguistics, and a Senior Member of the Insti...
Evgeniy Gabrilovich is a prominent Computer Scientist at Yahoo! Research, specializing in Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Computational Linguistics, and a Senior Member of the Insti...
Fabio Paternò
Fabio Paternò is an Italian researcher working at the Institute of Information Science and Technologies in the Human-Computer Interaction Group.
Fabio Paternò is an Italian researcher working at the Institute of Information Science and Technologies in the Human-Computer Interaction Group.
Gary McGraw
Gary McGraw is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic.
Gary McGraw is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic.
Gary McKinnon
Gary McKinnon is a Scottish systems administrator and hacker who has been accused of what one U.S. prosecutor claims is the "biggest military computer hack of all time," although McKinnon himsel...
Gary McKinnon is a Scottish systems administrator and hacker who has been accused of what one U.S. prosecutor claims is the "biggest military computer hack of all time," although McKinnon himsel...
Gene Spafford
Eugene Howard Spafford (born 1956), commonly known as Spaf, is a professor of computer science at Purdue University and a leading computer security expert.
Eugene Howard Spafford (born 1956), commonly known as Spaf, is a professor of computer science at Purdue University and a leading computer security expert.
George Hotz
George Francis Hotz, alias geohot, million75 or simply mil, is an American hacker known for unlocking the iPhone, allowing the phone to be used with other wireless carriers, co...
George Francis Hotz, alias geohot, million75 or simply mil, is an American hacker known for unlocking the iPhone, allowing the phone to be used with other wireless carriers, co...
Gigabyte (virus writer)
Gigabyte is a virus writer from Belgium.
Gigabyte is a virus writer from Belgium.
Graham Cluley
Graham Cluley is a British computer programmer and Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos well known in the anti-virus industry.
Graham Cluley is a British computer programmer and Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos well known in the anti-virus industry.
Gulli.com
gulli.com is an internet portal and board for Germany and regions speaking German, founded in 1998.
gulli.com is an internet portal and board for Germany and regions speaking German, founded in 1998.
Hacker Croll
François Cousteix, better known as Hacker Croll, is a French self-taught person who is notable for hacking Twitter in July 2009.
François Cousteix, better known as Hacker Croll, is a French self-taught person who is notable for hacking Twitter in July 2009.
Herbert Hugh Thompson
Dr. Herbert Hugh Thompson is an application security consultant.
Dr. Herbert Hugh Thompson is an application security consultant.
Hillar Aarelaid
Hillar Aarelaid (born December 31, 1967) is the chief security officer for Estonia's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EE).
Hillar Aarelaid (born December 31, 1967) is the chief security officer for Estonia's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EE).
Howard Schmidt
Howard A. Schmidt is the Cyber-Security Coordinator of the Obama Administration, operating in the Executive Office of the President of the United States.
Howard A. Schmidt is the Cyber-Security Coordinator of the Obama Administration, operating in the Executive Office of the President of the United States.
Huyremy
Huyremy - Nguyen Quang Huy (December 23, 1984) is a Vietnamese hacker who operated during the years 2001 to 2007.
Huyremy - Nguyen Quang Huy (December 23, 1984) is a Vietnamese hacker who operated during the years 2001 to 2007.
Ivan Krstić
Ivan Krstić is a Croatian computer security expert, currently working on core security at Apple Inc. Krstić was previously the director of security architecture at One Laptop per Child.
Ivan Krstić is a Croatian computer security expert, currently working on core security at Apple Inc. Krstić was previously the director of security architecture at One Laptop per Child.
Jeff Moss (hacker)
Jeff Moss, also known as The Dark Tangent, is the founder of the Black Hat and DEF CON computer hacker conferences.
Jeff Moss, also known as The Dark Tangent, is the founder of the Black Hat and DEF CON computer hacker conferences.
Jeffrey Hunker
Jeffrey Hunker received his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and Ph.D. from Harvard Business School.
Jeffrey Hunker received his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and Ph.D. from Harvard Business School.
Jennifer Seberry
Jennifer Roma Seberry (born 1944) is an Australian cryptographer, mathematician, and computer scientist, currently a professor at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Jennifer Roma Seberry (born 1944) is an Australian cryptographer, mathematician, and computer scientist, currently a professor at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Jim Christy
Jim Christy (born 1951) is the Director of Futures Exploration (FX) for the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3).
Jim Christy (born 1951) is the Director of Futures Exploration (FX) for the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3).
Jim Geovedi
Jim Geovedi, is a renowned security expert from Indonesia, who focuses on the discovery of computer and network security vulnerabilities with a special focus on telecommunication and satellite s...
Jim Geovedi, is a renowned security expert from Indonesia, who focuses on the discovery of computer and network security vulnerabilities with a special focus on telecommunication and satellite s...
Joanna Rutkowska
Joanna Rutkowska is a Polish security researcher, primarily known for her research on low-level security and stealth malware.
Joanna Rutkowska is a Polish security researcher, primarily known for her research on low-level security and stealth malware.
Johan Helsingius
The Penet remailer (anon.penet.fi) was a pseudonymous remailer (type 0) operated by Johan "Julf" Helsingius of Finland from 1993 to 1996.
The Penet remailer (anon.penet.fi) was a pseudonymous remailer (type 0) operated by Johan "Julf" Helsingius of Finland from 1993 to 1996.
Johannes Ullrich
Johannes Ullrich is the founder of DShield.
Johannes Ullrich is the founder of DShield.
John Viega
John Viega is a computer security specialist in the United States.
John Viega is a computer security specialist in the United States.
Johnny Long
Johnny Long, otherwise known as "j0hnny" or "j0hnnyhax", is a renowned computer security expert, author, and public speaker in the United States.
Johnny Long, otherwise known as "j0hnny" or "j0hnnyhax", is a renowned computer security expert, author, and public speaker in the United States.
Jon Callas
Jon Callas is an American computer security expert and Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of PGP Corporation.
Jon Callas is an American computer security expert and Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of PGP Corporation.
Jonathan James
Jonathan Joseph James, a.k.a. c0mrade, was an American hacker who was the first juvenile incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States.
Jonathan Joseph James, a.k.a. c0mrade, was an American hacker who was the first juvenile incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States.
Junio Hamano
Git is a distributed revision control system with an emphasis on speed.
Git is a distributed revision control system with an emphasis on speed.
Junseok Lee
Junseok Lee is a South Korean entrepreneur and a founder of Edushare, an educational service organization.
Junseok Lee is a South Korean entrepreneur and a founder of Edushare, an educational service organization.
Justin Tanner Petersen
Justin Tanner Peterson (1960 Washington, D.C. – March 2010 Los Angeles, California) was an American hacker, concert promoter, sound engineer, private investigator and an informant for the ...
Justin Tanner Peterson (1960 Washington, D.C. – March 2010 Los Angeles, California) was an American hacker, concert promoter, sound engineer, private investigator and an informant for the ...
Kaisa Nyberg
Kaisa Nyberg is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently a professor at Helsinki University of Technology.
Kaisa Nyberg is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently a professor at Helsinki University of Technology.
Karl Koch (hacker)
Karl Werner Lothar Koch (July 22, 1965 – ca.
Karl Werner Lothar Koch (July 22, 1965 – ca.
Katherine Willis
Katherine Willis is an actress.
Katherine Willis is an actress.
Kenneth Weiss
Kenneth P. Weiss is an American entrepreneur, human factors engineer and inventor.
Kenneth P. Weiss is an American entrepreneur, human factors engineer and inventor.
Kristina Svechinskaya
Kristina Vladimirovna Svechinskaya (Кристина Владимировна Свечинская, born February 16, 1989) is a Russian money mule hacker.
Kristina Vladimirovna Svechinskaya (Кристина Владимировна Свечинская, born February 16, 1989) is a Russian money mule hacker.
L. Jean Camp
L. Jean Camp (born in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a Professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing.
L. Jean Camp (born in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a Professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing.
Lance Hoffman
Lance J. Hoffman is Distinguished Research Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Cyber Security Policy and Research Institute at The George Washington University (GW) in Washington, ...
Lance J. Hoffman is Distinguished Research Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Cyber Security Policy and Research Institute at The George Washington University (GW) in Washington, ...
Lawrie Brown
Lawrence Peter "Lawrie" Brown is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently a Senior Lecturer at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Lawrence Peter "Lawrie" Brown is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently a Senior Lecturer at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Len Sassaman
Len Sassaman was an advocate for privacy, maintainer of the Mixmaster anonymous remailer code and remop of the randseed remailer.
Len Sassaman was an advocate for privacy, maintainer of the Mixmaster anonymous remailer code and remop of the randseed remailer.
Loren Kohnfelder
Loren Kohnfelder is best known for his MIT S.B. (BSCSE) thesis written in May 1978 describing a practical means of applying public key cryptography to secure network communications.
Loren Kohnfelder is best known for his MIT S.B. (BSCSE) thesis written in May 1978 describing a practical means of applying public key cryptography to secure network communications.
Marc Maiffret
Marc Maiffret is the Chief Technology Officer at eEye Digital Security, a leading vulnerability and compliance management company, which he co-founded in 1998 along with Firas Bushnaq.
Marc Maiffret is the Chief Technology Officer at eEye Digital Security, a leading vulnerability and compliance management company, which he co-founded in 1998 along with Firas Bushnaq.
Marcus J. Ranum
Marcus J. Ranum (born November 5, 1962 in New York City, New York, USA) is a computer and network security researcher and industry leader.
Marcus J. Ranum (born November 5, 1962 in New York City, New York, USA) is a computer and network security researcher and industry leader.
Marcus Sachs
Marcus H. Sachs (born October 4, 1959) currently serves as the Executive Director of Government Affairs for National Security and Cyber Policy at Verizon in Washington, D.C. where he works close...
Marcus H. Sachs (born October 4, 1959) currently serves as the Executive Director of Government Affairs for National Security and Cyber Policy at Verizon in Washington, D.C. where he works close...
Mark Abene
Mark Abene, better known by his pseudonym Phiber Optik, is a computer security hacker from New York City.
Mark Abene, better known by his pseudonym Phiber Optik, is a computer security hacker from New York City.
Mark Kriegsman
Mark Edwin Kriegsman is an American entrepreneur, computer programmer, inventor, writer, and Director of Engineering at Veracode.
Mark Edwin Kriegsman is an American entrepreneur, computer programmer, inventor, writer, and Director of Engineering at Veracode.
Mark Rasch
Mark D. Rasch is an attorney and author, working in the areas of corporate and government cybersecurity, privacy and incident response.
Mark D. Rasch is an attorney and author, working in the areas of corporate and government cybersecurity, privacy and incident response.
Markus Hess
Markus Hess, a German citizen, is best known for his endeavours as a hacker in the late 1980s.
Markus Hess, a German citizen, is best known for his endeavours as a hacker in the late 1980s.
Markus Kuhn
Markus G. Kuhn is a German computer scientist, currently teaching and researching at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory.
Markus G. Kuhn is a German computer scientist, currently teaching and researching at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory.
Martin Roesch
Martin Roesch founded Sourcefire in 2001 and serves as its Chief Technology Officer.
Martin Roesch founded Sourcefire in 2001 and serves as its Chief Technology Officer.
Martín Abadi
Martín Abadi is an argentinian computer scientist, currently working at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Microsoft Research.
Martín Abadi is an argentinian computer scientist, currently working at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Microsoft Research.
Mary Ann Davidson
Mary Ann Davidson is the Chief Security Officer of Oracle Corporation, the second largest software company in the world.
Mary Ann Davidson is the Chief Security Officer of Oracle Corporation, the second largest software company in the world.
Matt Blaze
Matt Blaze is a researcher in the areas of secure systems, cryptography, and trust management.
Matt Blaze is a researcher in the areas of secure systems, cryptography, and trust management.
Matt Harrigan (computer security)
Matt Harrigan is an American computer security expert and an early hacker entrepreneur.
Matt Harrigan is an American computer security expert and an early hacker entrepreneur.
Matthew Powers
Matthew Powers is a computer hacker and computer criminal who is accused of masterminding the combined credit card theft and subsequent reselling of more than 13 million card and ATM numbers fro...
Matthew Powers is a computer hacker and computer criminal who is accused of masterminding the combined credit card theft and subsequent reselling of more than 13 million card and ATM numbers fro...
Max Butler
Max Ray Vision, a former computer security consultant, was an online hacker charged with two counts of wire fraud and theft of nearly 2 million credit card numbers as well as approximately ...
Max Ray Vision, a former computer security consultant, was an online hacker charged with two counts of wire fraud and theft of nearly 2 million credit card numbers as well as approximately ...
Melissa Hathaway
Melissa Hathaway is a private sector cybersecurity expert best known for her work as the Director of the Joint Interagency Cyber Task Force in the at the Office of the Director of National Intel...
Melissa Hathaway is a private sector cybersecurity expert best known for her work as the Director of the Joint Interagency Cyber Task Force in the at the Office of the Director of National Intel...
Meredith L. Patterson
Meredith L. Patterson is an American technologist, science fiction author, and journalist.
Meredith L. Patterson is an American technologist, science fiction author, and journalist.
Michael Gregg
Michael Gregg is an American computer security specialist, noted speaker at security related events, and an author/coauthor of multiple books such as Build Your Own Network Security Lab and ...
Michael Gregg is an American computer security specialist, noted speaker at security related events, and an author/coauthor of multiple books such as Build Your Own Network Security Lab and ...
Michael Howard (Microsoft)
Michael Howard is a software security expert from Microsoft.
Michael Howard is a software security expert from Microsoft.
Michael Lynn
Michael Thomas Lynn is an American computer security expert currently employed by Juniper Networks and known for his presentation on vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS at Black Hat and the controversy...
Michael Thomas Lynn is an American computer security expert currently employed by Juniper Networks and known for his presentation on vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS at Black Hat and the controversy...
Michael Schearer
Michael Schearer is an American computer security researcher and writer who is known for his research and presentations on the technology of improvised explosive devices, wireless security, cryp...
Michael Schearer is an American computer security researcher and writer who is known for his research and presentations on the technology of improvised explosive devices, wireless security, cryp...
Michael Schroeder
Michael Schroeder is a computer scientist perhaps most famous as the co-inventor of the Needham-Schroeder protocol.
Michael Schroeder is a computer scientist perhaps most famous as the co-inventor of the Needham-Schroeder protocol.
Michael T. Goodrich
Michael T. Goodrich is a mathematician and computer scientist.
Michael T. Goodrich is a mathematician and computer scientist.
Michał Zalewski
Michał Zalewski (born 19 January 1981), also known by the user name lcamtuf, is a "white hat" hacker, computer security expert from Poland and a Google Inc. employee.
Michał Zalewski (born 19 January 1981), also known by the user name lcamtuf, is a "white hat" hacker, computer security expert from Poland and a Google Inc. employee.
Mikhail Atallah
Mikhail Jibrayil Atallah is a Lebanese American computer scientist, a distinguished professor of computer science at Purdue University.
Mikhail Jibrayil Atallah is a Lebanese American computer scientist, a distinguished professor of computer science at Purdue University.
Mixter
Mixter is a security professional and grey hat hacker based in Germany.
Mixter is a security professional and grey hat hacker based in Germany.
Nadim Kobeissi
Nadim Kobeissi (born 1990) is an independent computer security researcher and hacker based in Montreal, Canada.
Nadim Kobeissi (born 1990) is an independent computer security researcher and hacker based in Montreal, Canada.
Neil Daswani
Neil Daswani is a Co-Director of the Stanford Advanced Security Certification Program, and an expert in web application security.
Neil Daswani is a Co-Director of the Stanford Advanced Security Certification Program, and an expert in web application security.
Neo Robin Hood
Neo' 'Robin Hood is a Latvian hacker who became famous for leaking bank documents.
Neo' 'Robin Hood is a Latvian hacker who became famous for leaking bank documents.
Nevil Maskelyne (magician)
Nevil Maskelyne was a British magician and inventor.
Nevil Maskelyne was a British magician and inventor.
Nguyen Quang Huy
Nguyễn Quang Huy (December 23, 1984) is a Vietnamese hacker who operated under the pseudonym Huyremy during the years 2001 to 2007.
Nguyễn Quang Huy (December 23, 1984) is a Vietnamese hacker who operated under the pseudonym Huyremy during the years 2001 to 2007.
Nguyen Tu Quang
Nguyễn Tử Quảng (born May 11, 1975) is a Vietnamese software developer and businessman.
Nguyễn Tử Quảng (born May 11, 1975) is a Vietnamese software developer and businessman.
Nguyễn Tử Quảng
Nguyễn Tử Quảng is a Vietnamese software developer and businessman.
Nguyễn Tử Quảng is a Vietnamese software developer and businessman.
Nicholas J. Percoco
Nicholas J. Percoco is an ethical computer hacker and security researcher with the firm Trustwave.
Nicholas J. Percoco is an ethical computer hacker and security researcher with the firm Trustwave.
Nicolas Jacobsen
Nicolas Jacobsen is a hacker who during much of 2004 had illegal access to the backbone of the T-Mobile USA network.
Nicolas Jacobsen is a hacker who during much of 2004 had illegal access to the backbone of the T-Mobile USA network.
Niels Provos
Niels Provos is a researcher in the areas of secure systems, malware and cryptography.
Niels Provos is a researcher in the areas of secure systems, malware and cryptography.
Nikita Borisov
Nikita Borisov is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
Nikita Borisov is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
Ofir Arkin
Ofir Arkin is an Israeli computer security specialist, best known for his work on system fingerprinting and several types of network vulnerabilities.
Ofir Arkin is an Israeli computer security specialist, best known for his work on system fingerprinting and several types of network vulnerabilities.
Paul Kocher
Paul Carl Kocher is an American cryptographer and cryptography consultant, currently the president and chief scientist of Cryptography Research, Inc.
Paul Carl Kocher is an American cryptographer and cryptography consultant, currently the president and chief scientist of Cryptography Research, Inc.
Paul van Oorschot
Paul C. van Oorschot is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently a professor of computer science at Carleton University, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in network an...
Paul C. van Oorschot is a cryptographer and computer security researcher, currently a professor of computer science at Carleton University, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in network an...
Peiter Zatko
Peiter C. Zatko, better known as Mudge, was a member of the high profile hacker think tank the L0pht as well as the long-lived computer and culture hacking cooperative The Cult of the Dead Cow.
Peiter C. Zatko, better known as Mudge, was a member of the high profile hacker think tank the L0pht as well as the long-lived computer and culture hacking cooperative The Cult of the Dead Cow.
Pete Finnigan
Pete Finnigan is an expert in database security from the United Kingdom, specialising in Oracle database security.
Pete Finnigan is an expert in database security from the United Kingdom, specialising in Oracle database security.
Pete Herzog
Pete Herzog born October 5, 1970, is a security analyst, creator of the OSSTMM, and the co-founder of the open, non-profit, security research organization, ISECOM. He has been recognized for the...
Pete Herzog born October 5, 1970, is a security analyst, creator of the OSSTMM, and the co-founder of the open, non-profit, security research organization, ISECOM. He has been recognized for the...
Peter G. Neumann
Peter G. Neumann is a researcher who has worked on the Multics operating system in the 1960s.
Peter G. Neumann is a researcher who has worked on the Multics operating system in the 1960s.
Peter Garza
Peter Garza (born August 6, 1960) is a United States computer forensics expert and cybercrime investigator.
Peter Garza (born August 6, 1960) is a United States computer forensics expert and cybercrime investigator.
Peter Gutmann (computer scientist)
Peter Gutmann is a computer scientist in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Peter Gutmann is a computer scientist in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Peter H. Gregory
Peter H. Gregory, CISA, CISSP is an American information security manager, computer security specialist, and writer.
Peter H. Gregory, CISA, CISSP is an American information security manager, computer security specialist, and writer.
Peter Tippett
Peter Tippett is a vice president of research and technology for Verizon Business Security Solutions, which acquired Cybertrust in 2007 and he was the president of the International Computer Sec...
Peter Tippett is a vice president of research and technology for Verizon Business Security Solutions, which acquired Cybertrust in 2007 and he was the president of the International Computer Sec...
Przemysław Frasunek
Przemysław Frasunek (also known as venglin, born May 6, 1983) is a "white hat" hacker and computer security expert from Poland.
Przemysław Frasunek (also known as venglin, born May 6, 1983) is a "white hat" hacker and computer security expert from Poland.
Radia Perlman
Radia Joy Perlman (born 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA) is a software designer and network engineer sometimes referred to as the "Mother of the Internet."
Radia Joy Perlman (born 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA) is a software designer and network engineer sometimes referred to as the "Mother of the Internet."
Rafael Núñez (hacker)
Rafael Núñez is a white hat computer hacker who used to be a member of the World of Hell and a retired model from Venezuela.
Rafael Núñez is a white hat computer hacker who used to be a member of the World of Hell and a retired model from Venezuela.
Rafail Ostrovsky
Rafail Ostrovsky (born 1963) is a professor of computer science and mathematics at UCLA and a well-known researcher in algorithms and cryptography.
Rafail Ostrovsky (born 1963) is a professor of computer science and mathematics at UCLA and a well-known researcher in algorithms and cryptography.
Rajshekhar Rajaharia
Rajshekhar Rajaharia born on 26 August 1989 Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan at is an young entrepreneur, and a Computer and IT expert.
Rajshekhar Rajaharia born on 26 August 1989 Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan at is an young entrepreneur, and a Computer and IT expert.
Rebecca Mercuri
Dr. Rebecca Mercuri, Ph.D (born October 20, 1954) is an expert in computer security, especially in electronic voting where she has been researching, writing about, and testifying since 1989.
Dr. Rebecca Mercuri, Ph.D (born October 20, 1954) is an expert in computer security, especially in electronic voting where she has been researching, writing about, and testifying since 1989.
Richard Forno
Richard Forno is a consultant, lecturer, and writer in the area of Washington, DC. Dr. Forno is the Graduate Program Director for the University of Maryland Baltimore County's Cybersecurity Prog...
Richard Forno is a consultant, lecturer, and writer in the area of Washington, DC. Dr. Forno is the Graduate Program Director for the University of Maryland Baltimore County's Cybersecurity Prog...
Robert C. Seacord
Robert C. Seacord (born June 5, 1963) is an American computer security specialist and writer.
Robert C. Seacord (born June 5, 1963) is an American computer security specialist and writer.
Robert Morris (cryptographer)
Robert Morris, was an American cryptographer and computer scientist.
Robert Morris, was an American cryptographer and computer scientist.
Robert Schifreen
Robert Jonathan Schifreen (born October 1963) was a UK-based computer hacker, magazine editor, and later became a computer security consultant.
Robert Jonathan Schifreen (born October 1963) was a UK-based computer hacker, magazine editor, and later became a computer security consultant.
Robert Slade
Robert Michael Slade, also known as Robert M. Slade and Rob Slade, is an information security consultant, researcher and instructor from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Robert Michael Slade, also known as Robert M. Slade and Rob Slade, is an information security consultant, researcher and instructor from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Robert Tappan Morris
Robert Tappan Morris is an American computer scientist, best known for creating the Morris Worm in 1988, considered the first computer worm on the Internet - and subsequently becoming the first ...
Robert Tappan Morris is an American computer scientist, best known for creating the Morris Worm in 1988, considered the first computer worm on the Internet - and subsequently becoming the first ...
Roberto Tamassia
Roberto Tamassia is a computer scientist, the Plastech Professor of Computer Science at Brown University, and since 2007 has been chair of the Brown Computer Science department.
Roberto Tamassia is a computer scientist, the Plastech Professor of Computer Science at Brown University, and since 2007 has been chair of the Brown Computer Science department.
Roger R. Schell
Roger R. Schell is President of ÆSec, a company focused on appliances built on hardened platforms for secure, reliable e-business on the Internet.
Roger R. Schell is President of ÆSec, a company focused on appliances built on hardened platforms for secure, reliable e-business on the Internet.
Rohit Khare
Rohit Khare is computer science entrepreneur who has been active in many aspects of the development of the World Wide Web.
Rohit Khare is computer science entrepreneur who has been active in many aspects of the development of the World Wide Web.
Rop Gonggrijp
Robbert (Rop) Valentijn Gonggrijp (born 14 February 1968 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch hacker and one of the founders of XS4ALL.
Robbert (Rop) Valentijn Gonggrijp (born 14 February 1968 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch hacker and one of the founders of XS4ALL.
Ross J. Anderson
Ross John Anderson, FRS, is a researcher, writer, and industry consultant in security engineering.
Ross John Anderson, FRS, is a researcher, writer, and industry consultant in security engineering.
Ryan Lackey
Ryan Donald Lackey (born March 17, 1979) is an entrepreneur and computer security professional.
Ryan Donald Lackey (born March 17, 1979) is an entrepreneur and computer security professional.
Sabu (hacktivist)
Sabu is an American computer hacker and the founder of the hacking group LulzSec.
Sabu is an American computer hacker and the founder of the hacking group LulzSec.
Samy Kamkar
Samy (also known as JS.Spacehero) was an XSS Worm developed to propagate across the MySpace social-networking site.
Samy (also known as JS.Spacehero) was an XSS Worm developed to propagate across the MySpace social-networking site.
Sarah Gordon
Sarah Gordon is a computer security researcher, responsible for early scientific and academic work on virus writers, hackers, and social issues in computing She was among the first computer sc...
Sarah Gordon is a computer security researcher, responsible for early scientific and academic work on virus writers, hackers, and social issues in computing She was among the first computer sc...
Sean Hastings
Sean Hastings (born 1968) is an entrepreneur, cypherpunk author, and security expert.
Sean Hastings (born 1968) is an entrepreneur, cypherpunk author, and security expert.
Shawn Carpenter
Shawn Carpenter is an American Navy veteran and whistleblower (previously employed by Sandia National Laboratories) who tracked down a Chinese cyberespionage ring that is code-named Titan Rain b...
Shawn Carpenter is an American Navy veteran and whistleblower (previously employed by Sandia National Laboratories) who tracked down a Chinese cyberespionage ring that is code-named Titan Rain b...
Sir Dystic
Josh Buchbinder, better known as Sir Dystic, has been a member of CULT OF THE DEAD COW since May 1997, and is the author of Back Orifice.
Josh Buchbinder, better known as Sir Dystic, has been a member of CULT OF THE DEAD COW since May 1997, and is the author of Back Orifice.
StankDawg
David Blake, also known as StankDawg, is the founder of the hacking group Digital DawgPound and a long-time member of the hacking community.
David Blake, also known as StankDawg, is the founder of the hacking group Digital DawgPound and a long-time member of the hacking community.
Stefan Savage
Stefan Savage (born 1969) is an American computer science researcher, currently a Professor in the Systems and Networking Group at the University of California San Diego.
Stefan Savage (born 1969) is an American computer science researcher, currently a Professor in the Systems and Networking Group at the University of California San Diego.
Stephen T. Cobb
Stephen Cobb (born 1952 in Coventry, England) is an English American author and entrepreneur, notably in the field of computer security and data privacy.
Stephen Cobb (born 1952 in Coventry, England) is an English American author and entrepreneur, notably in the field of computer security and data privacy.
Steve Gibson (computer programmer)
Steve M. Gibson is a computer enthusiast, software engineer and security researcher who studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.
Steve M. Gibson is a computer enthusiast, software engineer and security researcher who studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.
Steven Murdoch
Steven J. Murdoch is a security researcher at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory.
Steven J. Murdoch is a security researcher at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory.
Susan Landau
Susan Landau is an American mathematician and engineer, as of 2011, a Visiting Scholar at the Computer Science Department, Harvard University.
Susan Landau is an American mathematician and engineer, as of 2011, a Visiting Scholar at the Computer Science Department, Harvard University.
The Jester (hacktivist)
The Jester is a computer vigilante who describes himself as gray hat "hacktivist."
The Jester is a computer vigilante who describes himself as gray hat "hacktivist."
Theo de Raadt
Theo de Raadt, born May 19, 1968 in Pretoria, South Africa, is a software engineer who lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Theo de Raadt, born May 19, 1968 in Pretoria, South Africa, is a software engineer who lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Tim Newsham
Tim Newsham is a computer security professional.
Tim Newsham is a computer security professional.
Tom Berson
Thomas Alan Berson is a cryptographer and computer security researcher.
Thomas Alan Berson is a cryptographer and computer security researcher.
Tom Cross (computer security)
Tom Cross, also known as Decius, is an American computer security expert and hacker.
Tom Cross, also known as Decius, is an American computer security expert and hacker.
Tom Parker (information security)
Tom Parker is an English born author, vulnerability researcher and computer security professional.
Tom Parker is an English born author, vulnerability researcher and computer security professional.
Tsutomu Shimomura
Tsutomu Shimomura is an American scientist and computer security expert based in the United States, who became an instant celebrity when he, together with computer journalist John Markoff, track...
Tsutomu Shimomura is an American scientist and computer security expert based in the United States, who became an instant celebrity when he, together with computer journalist John Markoff, track...
Tõnu Samuel
Tõnu Samuel is an Estonian white hat hacker commonly cited by mainstream media in topics regarding network security.
Tõnu Samuel is an Estonian white hat hacker commonly cited by mainstream media in topics regarding network security.
Vern Paxson
Vern Edward Paxson is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.
Vern Edward Paxson is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.
Virgil D. Gligor
Virgil D. Gligor is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
Virgil D. Gligor is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
Vlastimil Klíma
RNDr. Vlastimil Klíma (born February 19, 1957) is a Czech cryptologist and computer security expert.
RNDr. Vlastimil Klíma (born February 19, 1957) is a Czech cryptologist and computer security expert.
weev
weev (born Andrew Alan Escher Auernheimer (pronounced AW-ren-hi-mer) 1 September 1985) is the pseudonym of an American grey hat hacker and self-described Internet troll who has been linked...
weev (born Andrew Alan Escher Auernheimer (pronounced AW-ren-hi-mer) 1 September 1985) is the pseudonym of an American grey hat hacker and self-described Internet troll who has been linked...
Wicked Rose
Wicked Rose is the pseudonym of a Chinese hacker responsible for developing the GinWui rootkit used in internet attacks during the summer of 2006.
Wicked Rose is the pseudonym of a Chinese hacker responsible for developing the GinWui rootkit used in internet attacks during the summer of 2006.
Wietse Venema
Dr. Wietse Zweitze Venema (born 1951) is a Dutch programmer and physicist best known for writing the Postfix email system.
Dr. Wietse Zweitze Venema (born 1951) is a Dutch programmer and physicist best known for writing the Postfix email system.
William Genovese
William Genovese is an American criminal who goes by the moniker illwill.
William Genovese is an American criminal who goes by the moniker illwill.
Window Snyder
Mwende Window Snyder is a security and privacy product manager at Apple Inc. and the former Chief Security Something-Or-Other (a tongue-in-cheek Chief Security Officer title) at Mozilla Corporation.
Mwende Window Snyder is a security and privacy product manager at Apple Inc. and the former Chief Security Something-Or-Other (a tongue-in-cheek Chief Security Officer title) at Mozilla Corporation.
Winn Schwartau
Winn Schwartau is an expert on security, privacy, infowar, cyber-terrorism and related topics.
Winn Schwartau is an expert on security, privacy, infowar, cyber-terrorism and related topics.
Yevgeny Kaspersky
Eugene Kaspersky (Russian: Евгений Валентинович Касперский, Yevgeniy Valentinovich Kasperskiy; born October 4, 1965 in Novorossiysk, USSR) is a specialist in the information security...
Eugene Kaspersky (Russian: Евгений Валентинович Касперский, Yevgeniy Valentinovich Kasperskiy; born October 4, 1965 in Novorossiysk, USSR) is a specialist in the information security...
Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn (born Bryce Wilcox), is a peer-to-peer hacker and cypherpunk known for his work on DigiCash, Mojo Nation, Mnet, AllMyData, and Tahoe-LAFS. He is the designer of multip...
Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn (born Bryce Wilcox), is a peer-to-peer hacker and cypherpunk known for his work on DigiCash, Mojo Nation, Mnet, AllMyData, and Tahoe-LAFS. He is the designer of multip...
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