William Stallings
William Stallings is an American author. He has written computer science textbooks on operating systems, computer networks, computer organization, and cryptography.
Early life
[edit]Stallings earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from University of Notre Dame and his PhD in computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1]
Career
[edit]He maintains a website titled Computer Science Student Resource. He has authored 17 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of over 40 books on these subjects. He has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. He works as an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.[2]
Recognition
[edit]He was awarded Computer Science textbook of the year from the Text and Academic Authors Association three times.[3]
Books
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "William Stallings | InformIT". www.informit.com.
- ^ "Biography".
- ^ "William Stallings | InformIT".
External links
[edit]- Williamstallings.com - Website for the books of William Stallings
- Computer Science Student Resource Site