About John

• Short Biography
• Education
• Subject Areas of Expertise
• Technical Consultant on TV Movies/Motion Pictures
• Certificates and Awards
• Organizations

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

John Vacca is an information technology consultant and internationally-known, best-selling author based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Since 1982, John has authored 64 books (some of his most recent books include:

• Managing Information Security
  Publisher: Syngress (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (March 29, 2010)
• Network and Systems Security
  Publisher: Syngress (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (March 29, 2010)
• Computer and Information Security Handbook
  Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (June 2, 2009)
• Biometric Technologies and Verification Systems
  Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books (March 16, 2007)
• Practical Internet Security (Hardcover)
  Publisher: Springer (October 18, 2006)
• Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook(Hardcover)
  Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (November 28, 2006)
• Guide to Wireless Network Security
  Publisher: Springer (August 19, 2006)
• Computer Forensics:
  Computer Crime Scene Investigation (With CD-ROM), 2nd Edition
  Publisher: Charles River Media (May 26, 2005)

and, more than 600 articles in the areas of advanced storage, computer security and aerospace technology (copies of articles and books are available upon request).

John was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program, from 1988 until his retirement from NASA in 1995.

In addition, John is also an independent online book reviewer. Finally, John was one of the security consultants for the MGM movie titled: "AntiTrust," which was released on January 12, 2001.

John can be reached at .

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EDUCATION

• U.S. Air Force, 1967-71
  
  
• Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
  Master of Science – Computer Science
  Degree, December 17, 1982
  
  
• Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
  Master of Business Administration – Management
  Degree, December 22, 1978
  
  
• Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas
  Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting
  Degree, May 16, 1976

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SUBJECT AREAS OF EXPERTISE

John has authored 60 books and more than 600 articles in the areas of:

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TECHNICAL CONSULTANT ON TV/MOTION PICTURES

• "Anti Trust," MGM, Starring academy award winner Tim Robbins (Release Date: January 12, 2001)
  
  
• "Collateral," United Artists, Starring golden globe award winner Tom Cruise (Release Date: August 6, 2004)
  
  
• "Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story," Lifetime Television for Women, Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Annabella Sciorra [Expert Source and Inspiration for: “Quiz: Are You At Risk,” by Sara Eckel, Release Date: 11-1-2004

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CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

• NASA Headquarters Exceptional Performance Award to SSFP Restructuring Team
  Received October 2, 1991 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for outstanding individual initiative, ability and accomplishments in the performance of duties in support of NASA objectives at Headquarters.
  
  
• Superior Accomplishment Award For Special Act or Service
  Received on July 12, 1990 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for coordinating and monitoring the development of the Configuration Management Status Accounting System; and, directing the closure of thousands of Level II Action Items, which considerably reduced the number of outstanding actions.

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ORGANIZATIONS

• Planetary Society, Pasadena, California
• Society For Technical Communication, Washington, D.C.
• Institute Of Electrical Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), Piscataway, New Jersey

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