Avi Rubin’s Poker Fantasy

The name Avi Rubin isn’t likely to ring any bells.  That is unless you’re familiar with the specialized field of advanced computer systems and network security.  Then, his name triggers alarm bells.  Perhaps even a giant gong.

Rubin is a Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.  He’s one of the world’s foremost authorities on what’s commonly known as “hacking.”  Although most people don’t know his name — which is all perfectly fine with Rubin — he’s one of those rare individuals who really does “make a difference” in our society.  He impacts each of our lives in many ways on a daily basis, even though very few among us could identify him in a crowd.