During Eugene H. Spafford’s more than three decades as professor of computer sciences at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Ind., he has made groundbreaking contributions to computer and network security. A member of the Cyber Security Hall of Fame, he is considered one of the most influential leaders in information security.
“A legitimate charity, one that is a nonprofit, that you can give a donation that’s tax deductible, will normally display what’s called an EIN, an employment identification number, somewhere on their website,” said Eugene Spafford, a cybersecurity expert at Purdue University.