William Stallings
Dr. William Stallings is an American author. He has written textbooks on computer science topics such as operating systems, computer networks, computer organization, and cryptography. He also maintains a website titled Computer Science Student Resource. He has authored 17 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of over 40 books on various aspects of these subjects. In over 20 years in the field, he has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. Currently he is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.[1]
Stallings received his B.S. in electrical engineering from University of Notre Dame and his PhD in computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2]
He has received the award for the best Computer Science textbook of the year from the Text and Academic Authors Association three times.[3]
His books include:
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice
- Data and Computer Communications
- Operating Systems - Internals and Design Principles
- Wireless Communications & Networks
- Computer Security: Principles and Practice
- Local and Metropolitan Area Networks
- Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards
- Business Data Communications - Infrastructure, Networking and Security
References
- ↑ http://williamstallings.com/styled-9/
- ↑ http://www.informit.com/authors/bio.aspx?a=668A71DD-F68C-4493-8193-16CC0E379228
- ↑ http://www.informit.com/authors/bio.aspx?a=668A71DD-F68C-4493-8193-16CC0E379228
External links
- Williamstallings.com - Website for the books of William Stallings
- Computer Science Student Resource Site