Norbert Pohlmann
German computer scientist and academic
Significant contributions to computer science and cybersecurity. Served as a professor at various institutions and was involved in research on IT security and digital forensics. Actively participated in developing guidelines and standards in information security, influencing both academic and practical applications in the field.
Authored numerous publications on IT security
Participated in developing security standards
Served on various committees related to information technology
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March 20th, 1946 80 years ago
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Poet and photographer, minimalism advocate
Born
March 20th, 1943 83 years ago
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Born
March 20th, 1937 89 years ago
Died
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Born
March 20th, 1946 80 years ago
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Born
March 20th, 1945 81 years ago
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Journalist and educator; authored works
Born
March 20th, 1949 77 years ago
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