This dimension groups computing pioneers by the ACM subject area their work is most associated with. Wikipedia notes computer scientists can focus their work on specific areas such as "algorithm and data structure development and design, software engineering, information theory, database theory." Browsing this way collects every pioneer associated with the same ACM area.
Facts
Comparison
Era of Emergence ACM Area
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Computer security
WikipediaComputer security, History section, pioneer subcategory useQuote, Computer security, History section, pioneer subcategory use
One of the earliest examples of an attack on a computer network was the computer worm Creeper written by Bob Thomas at BBN, which propagated through the ARPANET in 1971.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.