Chuck Easttom. William "Chuck" Easttom II (born October 5, 1968) is an American computer scientist specializing in cyber security, cryptography, quantum computing, and systems engineering.

Education 
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 and a master's degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, a master's degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from University of Texas at El Paso, as well as a D.Sc. Doctor of Science in cyber security from Capitol Technology University dissertation topic "A Comparative Study Of Lattice Based Algorithms For Post Quantum Computing", a Doctor of Philosophy in Technology focused on Nanotechnology dissertation topic "The Effects of Complexity on Carbon Nanotube Failures", and a Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from University of Portsmouth dissertation topic "A Systematic Framework for Network Forensics Using Graph Theory".

Professional work 
In addition to computer security, Easttom has done work in software engineering., applied mathematics, quantum computing,  and other areas. He has authored 43 books on computer security, programming languages, Linux, cyber forensics, quantum computing, computer networks, 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 27 patented computer science inventions. He is a frequent speaker at  major cybersecurity conferences.

Easttom was part of the team that created the original  CompTIA Security+  and  CompTIA 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 course  as well as working on other  EC-Council certifications 

Easttom has been involved in numerous IEEE standards. He is currently the Chair of  IEEE P3123 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Terminology and Data Formats Working Group, a member of IEEE 2731 BCI unified terminology working group, a former member (2017 to 2019) of  IEEE Software & Systems Engineering Standards Committee. Working on the DevOps 2675, a member of IEEE P2995 - Trial-Use Standard for a Quantum Algorithm Design and Development Standards Group, and Vice Chair IEEE P23026 - Systems and Software Engineering -- Engineering and Management of Websites for Systems, Software, and Services Information

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

Easttom was Editor in Chief for the American Journal of Science and Engineering from 2018 to 2022. He was also the director of the Quantum Computing and Cryptography Lab at Capitol Technology University, from 2019 to 2022 he was an adjunct professor for the University of Dallas, he is currently an adjunct lecturer for Georgetown University  and an adjunct professor for Vanderbilt University.

Chuck Easttom lives in Plano Texas  with his wife Teresa.

Books 

Easttom has authored 43 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) 
 Certified Cyber Forensics Professional All in One Guide. McGraw-Hill (2014) 
 Computer Security Fundamentals (3rd Edition).  Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC) (2016) 
 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)

References 

1968 births
Living people
American computer scientists
Scientists from Plano, Texas
Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumni
University of Texas at El Paso alumni
Alumni of the University of Portsmouth