Internet/Network Security/Expert Profile

John Crout

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 09/02/2012
Expertise

Security - Software.Safety and Reliability.

Experience in the area

Securing systems since 1982.

Organizations

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG Auxiliary) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) FBI's Infragard Open Web Applications Software Project (OWASP) (2010) Institute of Electrical and Computer Engineers (IEEE) discontinuously, since 1981 American Society for Quality (1988-1996)

Publications

RTCA/DO-178B, "Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification", (member of SC-167), RTCA/DO-160C, "Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment", (member of SC-135) Student Doctor Magazine EE Times Network World blog Navy CIO blog

Education/Credentials

Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Option) Digital Forensics Basics, Texas Engineering Extension Secure Software, Texas Engineering Extension Network Security, Texas Engineering Extension Infosec Basics, Texas Engineering Extension Information Assurance Awareness, Department of Defense Information Systems Security, United States Coast Guard Online safety for parents and children, Fort Collins Police Department Spear Phishing, Defense Information Security Agency, DISA Spear Phishing, United States Coast Guard, USCG Meeting the Media, Testifying, Presentations, Arch Lustberg FEMA (ICS-100, -200, -210, -700, 800) United States Coast Guard Defense Information Systems Agency United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Crosby Quality Workgroup Facilitator Trainer Crosby Quality Education System Wisconsin University

Awards and Honors

Service awards and qualifications from USCG

Past/Present Clients

Texas Engineering Extension (division of Texas A&M), USCG Auxiliary, The Body (http://www.thebodyfortcollins.com)

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 57.5
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 55.4
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 65
  • Volunteer Since 2011-06-17
  • Prestige Points 500

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Recent Answers from John Crout

2012-05-03 security for a worried mother:

What you ask can be done -- as you've asked it.  But it has interesting implications. It may be illegal in some jurisdictions.  Some methods are legally and ethically above reproach.  Please consider using

2012-03-16 need to detect:

Anti-malware vendors will tell you you can use their tool(s). Operating system vendors will tell you that you can use theirs.  What needs to be answered is, "What do you want to accomplish?"  The reason

2012-01-19 Security.:

A direct "answer" is below, underneath "OWASP".  Please note this barely scratches the surface of concerns inherent to Cloud Computing.    Many services allow access from the Internet and a website typically

2011-12-10 Anti Spam Software:

Google is your friend.  Use the Advanced search features to change the dates on returned results. Parsing information from the Internet was easier 10 years ago. In other words, what you found was leaner

2011-12-08 scam?:

I like the question because it seems like it can be phrased other ways, too. Like "What does an attack look like?", "How can I tell if something is malicious?", or just "What might the purpose be, behind

 

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