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, researcher, professional writer, editor, reviewer and internationally-known, best-selling author based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Since 1982, John has authored, edited and published more than 89 books (some of his most recent published books include):

Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) and DNA Evidence: A Guide for Practitioners (ISBN-10: 1032714972 / ISBN-13: 978-1032714974) (Publisher: CRC Press (April 22, 2026))
Environmental Meteorology and Climate Manipulation: Solving Climate-Geoengineering Technology Problems (ISBN: 9780443215094) (Publisher: Elsevier Inc. (March 27, 2026))
Computer and Information Security Handbook, 4th Edition__SET: 9780443132230; Vol. 1: 9780443158551; Vol. 2: 9780443158568 (Publisher: Elsevier Inc. (September 2, 2024))
Smart Cities Policies and Financing: Approaches and Solutions, 1st Edition (Publisher: Elsevier Inc. (January 24, 2022))
Cloud Computing Security: Foundations and Challenges, 2nd Edition (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC (November 2, 2020))
Solving Urban Infrastructure Problems Using Smart City Technologies: Handbook on Planning, Design, Development, and Regulation, 1st Edition (Publisher: Elsevier Inc. (September 30, 2020))
Online Terrorist Propaganda, Recruitment, and Radicalization, 1st Edition (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC (August 9, 2019))
Nanoscale Networking and Communications Handbook, 1st Edition (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC (July 22, 2019))
Computer and Information Security Handbook, 3E (Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (an imprint of Elsevier Inc. (June 10, 2017))
Security in the Private Cloud (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC (September 1, 2016))
Cloud Computing Security: Foundations and Challenges (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC (August 19, 2016))
Handbook of Sensor Networking: Advanced Technologies and Applications (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC (January 14, 2015))

as well as, 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. A detailed copy of my author bio can be viewed at URL: https://www.johnvacca.com. John can be reached at: john2164@windstream.net.

A detailed copy of my author bio can be viewed at URL: http://www.johnvacca.com. John can be reached at john2164@windstream.net.

Education

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

U.S. Air Force, 1967-71

Subject Areas of Expertise

Artificial Intelligence Human Life Extension
Artificial Intelligence Longevity
Artificial Intelligenc Anti-aging Implementation and Deployment
Forensic Science	Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG)	DNA Evidence
configuration management	data base administration	program control
computer security	application & software development	information technology management
internet security	intranet security and disaster recovery	multimedia
satellite encryption	engineering	aerospace technologies
advanced techologies	satellite communications	cabling
networks	systems management	holography
intelligent transportation systems	data warehousing	net privacy
wireless broadband networks	information warfare	public key infrastructure
wireless network security	computer forensics	identity management
IM security	optical networking	router installation
storage area networks	robotics	iMode wireless
ecommerce	virtual reality	identity theft
telecommunications	SSL/TLS	facilities security
wireless data	high-speed networks	microelectronics
astronomy	physics	cosmology
astrophysics	chemistry	biology
neuroscience	energy	paleontology
geology	meteorology	science
nanotechnology	terrorism: international & domestic	smart cities technologies
national infrastructure	artificial intelligence	cloud computing security
private cloud security	climate change	life extension, longevity & aging
smart cities security	election security	smart cities policies & financing

Technical Consultant on TV/Motion Pictures

Antitrust, 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: November 1, 2004

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.

Organizations

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