Dorothy E. Denning
Computer Scientist and Academic
Born
August 12th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American computer scientist and academic, significant contributions included research in computer security, encryption, and information privacy. Developed the concept of the multi-level security model and contributed to the field of intrusion detection systems. Worked extensively in academia and contributed to numerous publications that advanced the understanding of computer security protocols. Also served on various advisory boards and committees, influencing policy and best practices in computer science.
Developed multi-level security models
Contributed to intrusion detection systems
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