Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D. from M.I.T. in Computer Science and a B.S. from Notre Dame in Electrical Engineering.
William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. He has authored 17 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of 35 books on various aspects of these subjects. In over 20 years in the field, he has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. Currently he is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.
For five years in a row, he has been the recipient of the award for the best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association: Computer Organization and Architecture, Fifth Edition (2000); Cryptography and Network Security, Second Edition (1999); Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles, Third Edition (1998); Data and Computer Communications, Fifth Edition (1997); Computer Organization and Architecture, Fourth Edition (1996). In addition, he has won the TAA longevity award in 2000 for consistent long-term excellence twice: Local and Metropolitan Area Networks, Sixth Edition (2000), and Data and Computer Communications, Sixth Edition (2000).
Bill has designed and implemented both TCP/IP-based and OSI-based protocol suites on a variety of computers and operating systems, ranging from microcomputers to mainframes. As a consultant, he has advised government agencies, computer and software vendors, and major users on the design, selection, and use of networking software and products.
He is a frequent lecturer and author of numerous technical papers. His books include Data and Computer Communications, Sixth Edition (Prentice Hall, 2000), which has become the standard in the field.
Protect Your Privacy: A Guide for PGP Users
Network and Internetwork Security: Principles and Practice
SNMP, SNMPv2, and CMIP: The Practical Guide to Network-Management Standards
Business Data Communications 5th Ed.
Implementing Internet Security: Survey Your Own Security Requirements, Risks, and Advantages