Willis Ware

Willis H. Ware (August 31, 1920 – November 22, 2013) was an American computer pioneer, information security pioneer, and privacy pioneer.

Ware is known for being a leading voice in the fields of computer security and privacy. He made important contributions to the development of the computer security and privacy fields, including defining and analyzing the concept of "trust" in computer systems.

Ware worked for many years at the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization. He served as the Chief Scientist of the Information Sciences Institute and as a Senior Research Engineer at RAND.

Ware made significant contributions to the development of computer security and privacy as fields of study. He wrote influential papers and reports on topics such as computer security technology, the economics of computer security, and the role of individuals in securing their own personal information.

Willis Ware passed away on November 22, 2013.