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  Gene Spafford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spafford is a member of the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC), has been an advisor to the National Science Foundation (NSF), and serves as an advisor to over a dozen other government agencies and major corporations.
Spafford received his B.A. with a double major in mathematics and computer science from the State University of New York at Brockport.
Among notable software designed and/or supervised by Spafford include the freeware Tripwire tool coded by his student Gene Kim (Spafford was later the chief external technical advisor to the Tripwire company during their first few years), and the freeware COPS tool coded by his student Dan Farmer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gene_Spafford   (1000 words)

  
 Horatio Spafford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spafford was born on Oc­to­ber 20, 1828, North Troy, New York.
Two years later, in 1873, Spafford decided his family should take a holiday in Europe, and knowing that Moody would preach in England in the fall, he decided to take his family there.
According to his daughter, Bertha Spafford, the hymn was written in 1873 in mid-Atlantic [4].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Horatio_Spafford   (778 words)

  
 Geartest.com - Interview - Dr. Gene Spafford, Director, CERIAS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Spafford: For the last nine to 10 years I've been working almost exclusively in the area of information security systems and technologies, and integration of that with research in areas related to computing that have an impact on security and reliability of computing systems.
Spafford: If it had to be a single challenge, from a societal point of view, it would be getting the everyday user who knows very little about how computers work and what security means -- and what the risks are -- to embrace and use good technology and techniques to protect their systems.
Spafford: Well, the closest that we have to that [is] some of the antivirus tools, some of the personal firewall kits and application of security patches or applying individual security scanners to know that the patches need to be put in place.
www.geartest.com /sections/columns/int_spafford.html   (511 words)

  
 History of Spafford, NY
SPAFFORD lies upon Skaneateles Lake and is the western town on the south line of the county.
The road was cleared out from Farr's lot to the Corners, or Spafford Postoffice, in 1804, and in 1805, Elisha Sabins and John Babcock, from Scott, cleared out a road from that town to the Corners, and moved in their goods on sleds.
In February of the same year, he purchased fifty acres of wood land in the town of Spafford, upon which he cut the first tree and erected a log house on the same spot where the fine farm residence of the subject of this sketch, now stands.
history.rays-place.com /ny/onon-spafford.htm   (2521 words)

  
 The Spectrum Online:
Spafford spoke to a packed room in 330 Student Union, discussing the most important issues in cyber security, focusing on the lack of attention paid to security by both the government as well as the private sector.
Spafford said while serving on the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) from 2003 to 2005, as well as advising over a dozen other Federal agencies and major corporations, it became obvious that no one was doing enough to combat cyber crime.
Research and development in computer security, something Spafford has worked on for decades, is one of the most important issues in national computer security, he said, and yet it's also one of the most under-funded and overlooked.
spectrum.buffalo.edu /article.php?id=26984   (911 words)

  
 FAMILY TRAGEDY: The American Colony in Jerusalem (A Library of Congress Exhibition)
In 1871, Horatio Spafford, a prosperous lawyer and devout Presbyterian church elder and his wife, Anna, were living comfortably with their four young daughters in Chicago.
The Spafford daughters, Annie, Maggie, Bessie, and Tanetta (top row, left to right) drowned when the S.S. Ville du Havre sank after it was hit by a British vessel en route to Europe in November 1873.
Spafford, a senior partner in a thriving law firm, invested in real estate north of an expanding Chicago in the spring of 1871.
www.loc.gov /exhibits/americancolony/amcolony-family.html   (598 words)

  
 It is well - with my soul
Horatio Gates Spafford was one of those who tried to help the people of the city get back on their feet.
Spafford boarded the next available ship to be near his grieving wife, and the two finally met up with Dwight Moody.
Though reports vary as to when he did so, Spafford was led during those days of surely overwhelming grief to pen the words to one of the most beautiful hymns we know, beloved by Christians lowly and great.
geocities.com /cott1388/spafford.html   (747 words)

  
 Purdue's Eugene Spafford selected to advise U.S. President
Spafford, also a professor of computer science in Purdue’s School of Science, will join 24 other appointees from across the country on the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC), which is composed of information technology experts from industry and academia.
Spafford said that he was pleased with his appointment and looks forward to assisting the administration make strides toward a more secure national computer infrastructure.
Spafford has a long history of national service in addition to his research and educational activities at Purdue.
www.purdue.edu /UNS/html3month/030513.Spafford.pitac.html   (489 words)

  
 Gene Spafford's Personal Pages: Short Bio
Eugene H. Spafford is one of the most senior and recognized leaders in the field of computing.
Professor Spafford has also served as chairman of ACM's Self-Assessment Committee and of its ISEF Awards Committee, as well as served as a charter member of the Technical Standards Committee.
Dr. Spafford's primary research is on issues relating to information security, with a secondary interest in the reliability of computer systems, and the consequences of computer failures.
homes.cerias.purdue.edu /~spaf/narrate.html   (1494 words)

  
 Gene Spafford's Personal Pages: Home
Dr. Eugene Spafford is a professor with a joint appointment in Computer Sciences and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where he has served on the faculty since 1987.
Spafford's current research interests are primarily in the areas of information security, computer crime investigation and information ethics.
Spaf (as he is known to his friends, colleagues, and students) is Executive Director of the Purdue CERIAS (Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security), and was the founder and director of the (superseded) COAST Laboratory.
www.cerias.purdue.edu /homes/spaf   (447 words)

  
 Marlee Spafford | University of Waterloo | Ontario, Canada
Spafford, M. Quantifying an optometry programme's use of academic variables and interview data in its admission decisions.
Spafford, M., and Cotnam, M.P. Neural and psychophysical correlates of induced interocular transmission disparities.
Spafford, M., and Lovasik, J. Clinical evaluation of ocular and visual functions in insulin-dependent juvenile diabetics.
optometry.uwaterloo.ca /~mspaffor/marleespafford/research_journals.htm   (741 words)

  
 Spafford Volunteer Fire Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Spafford Fire District was formed in 1948.
It was created by neighborhood men in the Town of Spafford to meet the needs of fire protection for the town.
The department approached the Spafford Fire District Commissioners regarding this problem, and the district came through by purchasing the first fire truck owned by the town.
www.borodinobullett.com /SFD   (573 words)

  
 Glimpses bulletin #64: Spafford sings on despite loss of family
Spafford had invested heavily in real estate, but the Chicago fire of 1871 wiped out his holdings.
Spafford and his family desperately needed a rest so in 1873 he planned a trip to Europe with his wife and four daughters.
When Horatio Spafford made the ocean crossing to meet his grieving wife, he sailed near the place where his four daughters had sunk to the ocean depths.
chi.gospelcom.net /GLIMPSEF/Glimpses/glmps064.shtml   (1038 words)

  
 The Story Of Horatio G. Spafford
Spafford was one of those who tried to help the people of the city get
Spafford was delayed by some business, but sent his family on ahead.
Spafford to pen the words to one of the English language's best-known hymns.
www.angelfire.com /ms/spiritual/page16.html   (286 words)

  
 PKIForum.com Interview - Professor Gene 'Spaf' Spafford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Spafford is a professor of Computer Sciences, a professor of Philosophy, and Director of the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS).
Spafford's primary research is on issues relating to information security, with a secondary interest in the reliability of computer systems and the consequences of computer failures.
Spafford has also conducted research on issues related to increasing the reliability of computer systems and the consequences of computer failures.
pkiforum.com /books/interview_spafford.html   (443 words)

  
 Eugene H. Spafford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Spafford's current research interests are focused on issues of computer and network security, computer crime and ethics, and the social impact of computing.
Among other professional activities, Dr. Spafford is a member of the ACM's U.S. Public Policy Committee, he is on the Board of Directors of the Sun User Group, and he is a member of the advisory board of the National Research Center on Computers and Society.
Dr. Spafford is on the editorial and advisory boards of the International Journal of Computer and Software Engineering, the Virus Bulletin, the Journal of Artificial Life, Computers and Security, and the Journal of Information Systems Security.
www.cs.purdue.edu /ar96/faculty/spaf.html   (285 words)

  
 PKIForum.com Interview - Professor Gene Spafford - Part 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Spafford: A lot of the research that I've been doing myself and with some of my senior students has been more on the back end: the intrusion detection, audit trail generation, computer forensics aspects of systems.
Spafford: Well, intrusion detection is a term that's been somewhat overloaded recently.
Spafford: Many researchers are looking at that, [as are] some vendors, but the problem there -- from a commercial standpoint -- is [that] there's little motivation for vendors.
www.pkiforum.com /books/interview_spafford_1a.html   (883 words)

  
 The Original Spafford Hymn - Manuscript
The hymn was written in 1873 in mid-Atlantic, according to his daughter, Bertha Spafford.
One would assume that Spafford had spare sheets of writing paper with him on board ship, or possibly transferred his earlier inspirations when he returned to Chicago.
Breevoort House was frequented by Spafford as well as Philip Bliss who composed the music to the hymn.
aquarelles.com /spafford/html/manuscript.html   (129 words)

  
 It Is Well With My Soul - Christianity.ca
Spafford miraculously survived the accident, but their four daughters Tanetta, Maggie, Annie and Bessie drowned in the tragedy.
Spafford, in spite of his anguish, could say along with the apostle Paul, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" (Philippians 4:11).
Horatio Spafford died in the faith of malaria in 1888.
www.christianity.ca /church/worship/2004/02.000.html   (727 words)

  
 Michael Spafford's 'Iliad' makes ancient struggle contemporary
Spafford uses ancient Greek and Roman myths as touchstones for contemporary themes.
For Spafford, that means it's time to re-examine the story of one of our oldest gods using us for sport.
Spafford has been painting for more than 40 years, and this is one of his strongest and most ferociously polished exhibits ever, a vital fusion of force and grace.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /visualart/211543_visual11.html   (804 words)

  
 Spafford, New York NY, town profile (Onondaga County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Spafford, NY Spafford is a town in Onondaga County, in the Syracuse metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Spafford was $24,014, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Spafford, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $566.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=1723   (457 words)

  
 Hernando: Spafford picks up pace
INVERNESS - Courtney Spafford was known as the queen of the court, sweeping all of her opponents with an undefeated record through the state tournament.
With her sister, freshman Lindsey Spafford, she reached the doubles state semifinals with a convincing 6-1, 6-1 victory.
Hawkins is Spafford's private coach and worked as West Point's coach from 1989-94 and coached CFCC to a national title in 2001.
www.sptimes.com /2006/05/23/Hernando/Spafford_picks_up_pace.shtml   (472 words)

  
 Eugene Spafford | The Challenge of Secure Software   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Spafford is one of the world's leading researchers in the field of information security, and in particular, the reliability of computer systems and the consequences of computer failures.
Spafford is this year's recipient of the prestigious National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) System Security Award.
To learn more about Dr. Spafford and his accomplishments, please visit his homepage.
digitalenterprise.org /seminar/spafford.html   (249 words)

  
 Christian Network
Psalm 46:1 This beloved gospel song was written by a Chicago Presbyterian layman, Horatio G. Spafford, born in North Troy, New York, on October 20, 1828.
Spafford cabled her husband, "Saved alone." Shortly afterward Spafford left by ship to join his bereaved wife.
Philip P. Bliss was so impressed with the experience and expression of Spafford's text that he shortly wrote the music for it, first published in one of the Sankey-Bliss Hymnals, Gospel Hymns No. Two, in 1876.
www.cnetwork.co.uk /drj275.html   (408 words)

  
 College of Social Work - Belle S. Spafford Endowed Chair
Spafford, who served for 29 years in this capacity, was known for her exemplary local, national and international achievements.
Graber is aware of the strong linkage to Belle Spafford, and her legacy to the School and the community.
It is also clear that the goals of the Spafford Chair can be better met through long-lasting relationships with individuals and organizations.
www.socwk.utah.edu /spafford   (606 words)

  
 Department of Computer Science: Faculty: Eugene H. Spafford
Dr. Spafford's current research interests are focused on issues of computer and network security, cybercrime and ethics, and the social impact of computing.
Spafford has received recognition and many honors for his research, including being named as a Fellow of the ACM, as a Fellow of the AAAS, and as a
Professor Spafford has also been honored for his teaching, including receiving all three of Purdue's highest honors for education: the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in Memory of Charles B. Murphy, a Fellow of the Purdue Teaching Academy, and listing in Purdue's Book of Great Teachers.
www.cs.purdue.edu /people/spaf   (515 words)

  
 Spafford Global Consulting - The Intersection of Human Factors, Complexity, Security and Business
George Spafford has joined Pepperweed Consulting in order to provide a larger breadth of services to clients.
On December 15th and 16th, a Sarbanes-Oxley compliance class was taught by George Spafford in Shanghai, China with the GBI Group.
George Spafford co-authored The Visible Ops Handbook along with Gene Kim and Kevin Behr.
www.spaffordconsulting.com   (1636 words)

  
 The 'Security Digest' Archives (TM) : Phage List
Gene Spafford began the Phage List on 3rd November 1988 as a forum for communication during the Robert T. Morris worm emergency, and though largely a relic by January 1989, its last message is dated 24th May 1989.
Gene Spafford clarified the terminology by distinguishing the differences between a "worm" and a "virus" by drawing from historical references [ARCHIVE-107] [ARCHIVE-111] [ARCHIVE-231].
Gene Spafford asked about adding John Markoff (a savvy NYT reporter) to the list [ARCHIVE-169]: this request was later rejected by a number of participants.
securitydigest.org /phage   (4991 words)

  
 Spafford Funeral Home of Vernal UTAH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Spafford family is committed to your family’s total care.
Relating to the needs of area families takes a special kind of understanding; one which is nurtured over years of knowing what is most important.
At SPAFFORD FUNERAL HOME, our understanding of family care comes from three generations working together, growing up with our community, and responding to each family's needs as if they were our own.
www.spaffordfuneralhome.com   (178 words)

  
 CU CSCI Colloquium - Spafford (2002-2003)
Eugene H. Spafford is a professor of Computer Sciences at Purdue University, a professor of Philosophy (courtesy appointment), and is Director of the Center for Education Research Information Assurance and Security.
He has published over 100 articles and reports on his research, has written or contributed to over a dozen books, and he serves on the editorial boards of most major infosec-related journals.
Spafford is a Fellow of the ACM, Fellow of the AAAS, Fellow of the IEEE, and is a charter recipient of the Computer Society's Golden Core award.
www.cs.colorado.edu /current/events/colloquia/2002-2003/spafford.html   (527 words)

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