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About The Author of
Information Security Intelligence:
Cryptographic Principles & Algorithms


Tom Calabrese is an Assistant Professor in the School of Technology, department of Computer and Information Science, for Johnson & Wales University. Professor Calabrese has 23 years of industry experience in networking, security, and software engineering. Prior to joining Johnson & Wales, he was the Vice President of Research and Development for a network security solutions provider partly owned by Cisco Systems. During his career, Calabrese held software engineering and consulting positions with AT&T/NCR, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Timeplex, Inc. He continues to practice as an independent technology consultant in affiliation with Bridge Technical Solutions.

Through his consulting work, Calabrese has had the opportunity to provide numerous security solutions to a wide variety of clients. Many of these opportunities are HIPAA or GLB related. As Director of Security Consulting for Bridge Technical Solutions, Calabrese is responsible for the planning and execution of all security related projects that the firm undertakes.

At Johnson & Wales Professor Calabrese teaches a variety of courses in both Computer and Information Science. His academic interests include: information security, networking, artificial intelligence and analysis of algorithms.

Professor Calabrese is currently active in pursuing his Ph.D. at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has a Masters degree from Villanova University (1997), a Bachelors degree from New York University (1981), and was awarded membership in Upsilon Pi Epsilon Texas A&M University (1997).

Current projects include work on two new texts scheduled to be published in 2005 and 2006 respectively. These new projects concern network security and computer forensics.


For more information on the information security practice and services provided please contact Bridge Technical Solutions.