Chuck Easttom

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

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 Universityand a Masters in Systems Engineering from theUniversity of Texas at El Paso, as well as a Doctor of Science in cyber security fromCapitol Technology University.

In addition to computer security, Easttom has done work in software engineering., applied mathematics, and other areas. He has authored 27 books 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.. He is an inventor with 19 patented computer science inventions.. He is a frequent speaker atmajor cybersecurity conferences.

Easttom was part of the team that created the originalCompTIA Security+andCompTIA Linux+ exams. He created the OSFCE (OSForensics Certified Examiner) course and test, the EC Council Certified Encryption Specialist course and certification test, and EC Council CAST Advanced Encryption courseas well as working on otherEC-Council certifications

Chuck Easttom has been interviewed regarding cyber security topics byCNN Money and CBS Smart Planet, and other media outlets, and He has been named a Distinguished Speaker of theACMand a Distinguished Visitor of theIEEE . He is also a Senior member of the IEEEand Senior member of the ACM.

Easttom is Editor in Chief for the American Journal of Science and Engineering. He was also the director of the Quantum Computing and Cryptography Lab at Capitol Technology University, andis the co-chair for the 2020 ACM Quantum Computing and Engineering conference.

Chuck Easttom also volunteer's for Operation Underground Railroadtraining police officers around the world in digital forensics.

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)