 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (August 2021) |
Winn Schwartau | |
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 Winn in his library | |
| Born | July 1, 1952 New York City |
| Occupation(s) | Computer security Writer, Theoretician |
| Website | Schwartau's personal website |
Winn Schwartau (born July 1, 1952) is a computer security analyst who focuses on internet security, internet privacy, infowar, cyber-terrorism and related topics.
Schwartau coined the term "Electronic Pearl Harbor" while testifying before Congress in 1991.[1] Schwartau has published several books.
In 2002, Schwartau was honored as a “Power Thinker” and one of the 50 most powerful people in networking by Network World.[2] In 2008, he was voted one of the 25 Most Influential People in the Security Industry by Security Magazine.[2]
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- ^ a b "Winn Schwartau, author, chairman at Mobile Active Defense". SC Media. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2019-08-23.