Chris Epley
The author has worked as a field service engineer in support of several DOD contracts that have taken him across the globe. His most recent assignment took him to Afghanistan where he set up logistical and technical support operations for a new system being fielded by the U.S. Army during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is currently supporting C-17 aircraft simulator systems at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington. He also finds time to finish simultaneous degrees in Software Systems Engineering and Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering. He served in the U.S Army and U.S. Army Reserve in the Military Police Corps and later re-classed as a Chemical Decon Specialist and Cable Systems Installation & Maintenance Specialist.
In his free time, the author is an avid reader and writer. He has written a number of short stories that have yet to be published and is currently working on his first novel. Chris has a passion for technology, learning, and history. An avid Second Amendment Rights supporter, the author enjoys shooting sports of all types. He also enjoys paintball and airsoft, engaging in both activities as time allows. The author lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his dog,...an ill-tempered, long-haired miniature Dachshund named Twix.
Latest Articles
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Cyber-Crimes: An Analysis of Cyber-extortion
This article examines the use of cyber-extortion against individuals and organizations.
Jun 23, 2010
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Death Metal: The Use of Depleted Uranium Munitions in War
This article attempts to examine the controversy surrounding the use of depleted uranium (DU) munitions and adverse health effects associated with DU.
Jun 22, 2010
- Chris Epley
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User Error: Are A Network's Users A Threat?
This article attempts to examine the internal threats to network security posed by that network's end users from the view of network security professionals.
Jun 21, 2010
- Chris Epley
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E-Terror: An Analysis of Threats to Network Security
This article provides a general overview of likely threats to US information systems and cites specific examples of what and can happen.
Jun 19, 2010
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Advocacy: IEEE Involvement in the BART Case
This article presents a review of the 1971 Bay Area Rapid Transit case and the IEEE's involvement on behalf of the three engineers.
Jun 7, 2010
- Chris Epley
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Tragedy in the Everglades: The Crash of ValuJet Flight 592
This article presents an examination of the technical and procedural failures that contributed to the crash of ValuJet's Flight 592 in 1996.
Jun 7, 2010
- Chris Epley
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Is Apple Moving Towards a Mobile Hegemony?
This article explores a growing mistrust shared by several software companies that suspect Apple is trying to build up a monopoly on key tech areas.
May 6, 2010
- Chris Epley
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