Paul Kocher

American cryptographer
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Paul Kocher

Summary

Paul Kocher is a human[1]. He was born on June 11, 1973[2]. He worked as a cryptographer[3] and engineer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Paul Kocher was born on June 11, 1973[2].
  • Paul Kocher held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Paul Kocher worked as a cryptographer[3].
  • Paul Kocher worked as an engineer[4].
  • Paul Kocher was educated at Stanford University[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Kocher is Transport Layer Security[8].
  • Paul Kocher received the Marconi Prize[9].
  • Paul Kocher was a member of National Academy of Engineering[10].
  • Paul Kocher is recorded as male[11].
  • Paul Kocher's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Paul Kocher's family name is recorded as Kocher[13].
  • Paul Kocher's given name is recorded as Paul[14].
  • Paul Kocher's official website is recorded as http://paulkocher.com[15].

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Origins and Family

Paul Kocher was born on June 11, 1973[2].

Education

Paul Kocher was educated at Stanford University[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cryptographer[3] and engineer[4].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Kocher is Transport Layer Security[8].

Recognition

Paul Kocher received the Marconi Prize[9].

Why It Matters

Paul Kocher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

He is credited with the discovery of Spectre[17], a vulnerability[18].

FAQs

What did Paul Kocher do for work?

Paul Kocher worked as cryptographer[3] and engineer[4].

Where did Paul Kocher go to school?

Paul Kocher was educated at Stanford University[7].

What awards did Paul Kocher receive?

Honors received include Marconi Prize[9].

What did Paul Kocher discover?

Paul Kocher is credited as discoverer of Spectre[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [17] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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