Steve Gibson
Updated: 09/15/2017 by Computer Hope
Name: Steve Gibson
Born: March 26, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, USA
Computer-related contributions
- Computer enthusiast, software engineer and security researcher.
- Known for Security Now! podcast on TWiT.tv (network).
- Founded Gibson Research Corporation, which is best known for its SpinRite software.
- One of several advocates of optimizing computer programs and reducing the size of their executables.
- One of his early successes was a light pen graphics system for the Apple II.
Related computer pioneers
Quotes
"There is nothing to prevent a Trojan from making its own entry."