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Thomas Reddington is an Industry Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. He has been affiliated with NYU-Poly (now part of Tandon) since 2007 and has worked at Bell Labs since 1983. His research focuses on networking, cybersecurity, and addressing vulnerabilities in network systems and protocols. Reddington has held leadership roles, including Director of Security Research and Director of the Internet Research Department at Bell Labs, shaping research directions for Alcatel-Lucent and Bell Labs in areas like firewalls, intrusion detection, and cryptography.
Education:
- ABD, Physics - University of Pittsburgh (1981)
- Master of Science, Physics - University of Pittsburgh (1974)
- Bachelor of Science, Physics - University of New Haven and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1973)
Research Interests: Reddington’s work emphasizes cybersecurity, network infrastructure security, and the application of cryptographic technologies. He has led research into latent vulnerabilities in defense and intelligence networks, firewall systems, and the design of security event management frameworks. His contributions span both theoretical and applied aspects of network security, including collaboration with government and industry partners.
Publications & Patents: His work includes seminal papers on network survivability (RFC 3386) and security event management, along with patents in protocol validation and keyword search methodologies. His research bridges academic inquiry and industrial application, addressing real-world network security challenges.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the A Cyber Security State of Mind group, emphasizing collaborative approaches to cybersecurity innovation.
