Steve Sprecher

Steve Sprecher is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Northeastern University. His research focuses on network and web security, systems security, practical applications of machine learning in security, censorship measurement, and privacy. He holds a PhD from Northeastern University, advised by Engin Kirda, and earned his MS and BS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, where he worked with J. Alex Halderman and Roya Ensafi on censorship, ransomware, and network measurement.

His teaching experience includes serving as the Instructor of Record for Foundations of Computer Security & Privacy at Northeastern (Winter 2023), and as Head Graduate Student Instructor for the introductory computer security course at the University of Michigan (2017-2019). He has also held roles as a Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer in multiple security-related courses.

Sprecher's publications address cutting-edge security challenges such as HTTP protocol vulnerabilities, third-party script management, and decentralized internet control mechanisms. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, emphasizing both technical depth and real-world impact.