William Stallings

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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]

External links[edit]

• Williamstallings.com - Website for the books of William Stallings
• Computer Science Student Resource Site