Cold Warcomputer security

Willis Ware

Howard George Willis Ware, popularly known as Willis Howard Ware was an American computer pioneer

1920 – 2013U.S.AContribution: 1955

Introduction

Willis H. Ware (1920-2013) was an American computer scientist and pioneer in the field of computer security. He played a significant role in the development of computer security policies and standards. Ware served as the chief scientist at the RAND Corporation and made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity.

Key Achievement

Co-designer of JOHNNIAC. Chaired committee that developed the Code of Fair Information Practice and led to the Privacy Act of 1974. Vice-chair of the Privacy Protection Study Commission.

Biography

Howard George Willis Ware, popularly known as Willis Howard Ware was an American computer pioneer who co-developed the IAS machine that laid down the blueprint of the modern day computer in the late 20th century. He was also a pioneer of privacy rights, social critic of technology policy, and a founder in the field of computer security.

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He was also a pioneer of privacy rights, social critic of technology policy, and a founder in the field of computer security.
Howard George Willis Ware (August 31, 1920 – November 22, 2013), popularly known as Willis Howard Ware was an American computer pioneer who co-developed the IAS machine that laid down the blueprint of the modern day computer in the late 20th century.