Jonathan Grier is a
computer scientist
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Computer scientists typically work on the theoretical side of computation, as opposed to the hardware side on which computer engineers mainly focus (al ...
, consultant, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his work on
stochastic forensics and insider
data theft.
[Grier, Jonathan (2011)]
"Detecting data theft using stochastic forensics"
''Journal of Digital Investigation''. 8(Supplement), S71-S77.[Schwartz, Mathew J. (December 13, 2011]
"How Digital Forensics Detects Insider Theft"
'' InformationWeek''.[Chickowski, Ericka (June 26, 2012).]
"New Forensics Method May Nab Insider Thieves"
Dark Reading
["Insider Threat Spotlight"](_blank)
(August 2012). ''SC Magazine
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'' He has also contributed to
computer security,
digital forensics, and
software development
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.
[Grier, Jonathan (May 2012).]
"Investigating Data Theft with Stochastic Forensics"
"Digital Forensics Magazine."
Grier is a frequent speaker at computer conferences such as
Black Hat, ACSAC, and DFRWS.
[ DFRWS]
DFRWS 2011 Agenda
. His research has appeared in the Journal of Digital Investigation,
SecurityFocus, Digital Forensics Magazine and
InformationWeek.
His work has been cited by
Microsoft Press,
IBM Internet Security Systems,
Hewlett-Packard
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,
SC Magazine
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and the
FBI National Infrastructure Protection Center.
[Howard, Michael and David LeBlanc (2001). ''Writing Secure Code''. Microsoft Press][ IBM Internet Security Systems (2001). ''Xforce Database''.]Hewlett-Packard
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(2010-09-15)
HP Security Bulletin
Accessed 2013-02-08.[ FBI National Infrastructure Protection Center (2001). ''Cybernotes''. Issue 2001-15.]
Grier is an advisor to private clients in
computer security,
software development
Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development invol ...
and
information technology,
and conducts training in computer security and forensics for private clients and the
Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center
The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) is designated as a Federal Cyber Center by National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23, as a Department of Defense (DoD) Center Of Excellence for Digit ...
.
Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center
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2012 DC3 Agenda
Research
In 2010, Grier introduced
stochastic forensics as an alternative to traditional
digital forensics which typically relies on
digital artifacts.
Stochastic forensics' chief application is investigation of
data theft, especially by
insiders.
Grier was inspired by the
statistical mechanics
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method used in
physics.
In 2001, Grier exposed several security flaws in a number of techniques then popular in
Common Gateway Interface web applications.
This was a contributing factor in the move from
flat file databases to modern
database management systems.
[SecurityWatch (July 12, 2001). ''Get Ready for the CGI updates!'']
Other
Grier is a member of the
Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists
The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and halakha.
The organization was established on December 28, 1947 during a meeting at the home of the O ...
, where he lectures on the intersection of
Halakha with
computer science and
physics.
Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists
The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and halakha.
The organization was established on December 28, 1947 during a meeting at the home of the O ...
, AOJS 2012 Summer Convention Program.
In 1994,
Yeshiva University named Grier a Yeshiva University Distinguished Scholar.
References
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American computer scientists
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)