Vitae - Dr. Dennis Guster

Dennis C. Guster
Saint Cloud State University
Date Range: January 1, 1925 - December 31, 2009
Start Date at Saint Cloud State University: September 6, 1988
Professor
Business Computer Info Systems
CH367C
Phone: (320) 308-4961
Email: dcguster@stcloudstate.edu

EDUCATION

Ed.D., University of Missouri-Saint Louis, 1981.
Major: Education, Research Design/Statistics

MS, Bemidji State University, 1974.
Major: Curriculum/Instruction

BS, Bemidji State University, 1973.
Major: Industrial Art Education

TEACHING

Scheduled Teaching

Saint Cloud State University
BCIS 251, 4 terms........................BCIS 501, 5 terms.
BCIS 255, 2 terms........................BCIS 545, 2 terms.
BCIS 327, 1 terms........................BCIS 551, 12 terms.
BCIS 340, 2 terms........................BCIS 553, 5 terms.
BCIS 351, 1 terms........................BCIS 559, 8 terms.
BCIS 352, 10 terms......................BCIS 571, 5 terms.
BCIS 353, 6 terms........................BCIS 572, 1 term.
BCIS 359, 9 terms........................BCIS 583, 2 terms.
BCIS 399, 8 terms........................BCIS 598, 1 term.
BCIS 451, 12 terms......................BCIS 600, 15 terms.
BCIS 453, 7 terms........................BCIS 699, 5 terms.
BCIS 459, 6 terms........................MBA 633, 1 term
BCIS 471, 7 terms........................MBA 640, 5 terms
BCIS 472, 1 terms.
BCIS 483, 2 terms.
BCIS 499, 3 terms.

RESEARCH

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Guster, D. C. "Modeling and Simulation", Funded $5,000.

Guster, D. C. "Distributed Processing", University, Funded $2,850. (2008).

Guster, D. C. "Network Packet Analysis", Packet Trap Inc, Funded $10,000. (2008).

Guster, D. C. "Personnel Security", NATO, Funded $5,000. (2008).

Guster, D. C. "MonteCarlo Simulation", University, Funded $2,850. (2006).

Guster, D. C. "High Performance Switching, Force 10 Networks", Funded $120,000. (2005).

Guster, D. C. "Distributed Processing Training", University, Funded $2,850. (2004).

Guster, D. C. "Distributed Security", University, Funded $25,000. (2004).

Guster, D. C. "Security", NATO, Funded $3,000. (2004).

Guster, D. C. "Security Denial of Service Research", University, Funded $1,500. (2004).

Guster, D. C. "Distributed Security", University, Funded $3,000. (2003 - 2004).

Guster, D. C. "E-commerce/Security", US Department of State/JFDP, Funded $25,000. (2003 - 2004).

Guster, D. C. "Secure Health Networks", US Public Health and CMHIM, Funded $100,000. (2003 - 2004).

PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters

Guster, D. C., Robinson, D., & Sundheim, R. A. (2008). Evaluating Computer Network Packet Distributions. In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology. Hersey, PA: Idea Group.

Guster, D. C., Robinson, D. H., & Safonov, P. I. (2005). Packet Inter-Arrival Distributions in Computer Network Workloads. In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology. Hersey, PA: Idea.

Guster, D. C. (2002). A Comparison of Stochastic Models for Interarrival times of Packets in a Computer Network. In Optimal Information Modeling Techniques: IRM Press.

Other

Guster, D. C., Hemminger, C., Meunier, J., & Schroeder, C. (2009). Using KERBEROS to Harden the Active Directory System (LDAP) in a Domain Used to Support Grid/Clustering Activity: Proceedings of the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium, April 16-17, Rapid City, SD.

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2003). Parallel Computing for Semiquantal Few Body Systems in Atomic Physics (vol. 2667, pp. 568-576): Lecture Notes in Computer Science.

Refereed Journal Articles

Guster, D. C., Schmidt, M., & Bergiel, E. (2009). Distributed Clusters and the Effects of Switch Configuration and Line Speed. Business Research Yearbook, 16(1), 139-144.

Lee, O. F., Guster, D. C., & Schmidt, M. (2009). WAN Line Speed and Its Implications for the Support of Globally Remote Replicas in a Disaster Recovery Model. Business Research Yearbook, 16(1), 349-354.

Guster, D. C., Schmidt, M., Hall, C., & Brown, C. (2009). Evaluating performance data and scalability issues in distributed data mining: A first level analysis. International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences, 2(1).

Guster, D. C., McCann, B., Krzenski, K., & Lee, O. F. (2008). A cost effective, safe, and simple method to provide a disaster recovery plan to small and medium sized businesses. Review of Business Research, 8(4), 63-71.

Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., Brown, C., & Jansen, B. (2008). An analysis of distributed database indexing method in regard to performance of extract/transform/load (ETL) processes. Issues in Information Systems, IX(2), 544-550.

Weber, J. E., Guster, D. C., & Safonov, P. I. (2008). Password security and weak passwords: A developmental perspective. Journal of Information Technology Management, 19(3).

Weber, J. E., Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., & Schmidt, M. (2008). Weak password security: An empirical study. Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, 17(1), 45-54.

Maskey, S., Jansen, B., Guster, D. C., & Hall, C. (2007). A basic firewall configuration strategy for the protection of development-related computer networks and subnetworks. The (ISC)2 Journal: Information Systems Security, 16(5).

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2007). Close Coupling Calculations of Rotational Energy Transfer in p-H2 + HD. Chemical Physics Letters, 436, 19-24.

Brown, C., Guster, D. C., & Krzenski, S. (2007). Can Distributed Databases Provide an Effective Means of Speeding Up Web Access Times?. Journal of Information Technology Management, 18(1), 1-15.

Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., Sundheim, R. A., & Sultanov, R. (2006). Determining the Effectiveness of Using Linux Operating System Demonstrations to Illustrate Message Digest Concepts and Vulnerabilities. Journal of Informatics Education Research, 8(3), 81-105.

Schmidt, M., Nordby, M., & Guster, D. C. (2006). Managing the Enterprise Network: Performance of Routing Versus Switching on a State of the Art Switch. Business Research Yearbook, 13, 147-152.

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2006). Rotational Energy Transfer in H2 + H2. Chemical Physics Letters, 428, 227-230.

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2006). State Resolved Rotational Excitation Cross Section Rates in H2 + H2 Collisions. Chemical Physics, 326, 641-646.

Guster, D. C., Sultanov, R., Nordby, M., & Sundheim, R. A. (2006). Using Distributed Processing to Enhance Performance Characteristics of Hosts Used to Support WWW Applications. International Journal of Business Research, 6(2), 67-71.

Safonov, P. I., Guster, D. C., Sultanov, R., & Podkorytov, D. (2006). Processor type and its relationship to performance in the application of distributed processing to determine vulnerabilities in password files. Issues in Information Systems, 7(2), 33-37.

Guster, D. C., Sundheim, R. A., & Safonov, P. I. (2005). Analysis of End-User Services and their Potential Load on the Network. Journal of the Academy of Business and Economics, 5(3).

Safonov, P. I., Guster, D. C., Sultanov, R., & Krivulin, N. (2005). Is Deployment of Distributed Processing for Business Applications a Sound Management Decision: Performance, Analysis and Simulation. Journal of Information Technology Management, 16(3), 9-17.

Safonov, P. I., Guster, D. C., Parnerkar, A., & Hall, C. (2005). Management of LAN Design for Business Applications Using Hierarchical Switching: Simplicity Versus Added Delay. Issues in Information Systems, 6(2).

Krivulin, N. K., Guster, D. C., & Hall, C. M. (2005). On Parallel Implementation of a Discrete Optimization Random Search Algorithm. WSEAS Transactions on Computers, 4(9), 1122-1129.

Guster, D. C., Sohn, C., Safonov, P. I., & Robinson, D. (2003). A Comparison of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and High Speed Ethernet: The Network Design Implications to a Business Organization. International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, 2(4), 683-692.

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2003). Integral Differential Equation Approach to Atomic 3-Body Systems. Journal of Computational Physics, 192(1), 231-243.

Weber, J. E., & Guster, D. C. (2003). Integrating Network Attached Mass Storage Systems into Educational Networks: An Initial Examination. Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Economics, 4.

Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., Hall, C., & Sundheim, R. A. (2003). Using Simulation to Predict Performance Characteristics of Mirrored WWW Hosts. Issues in Information Systems, 4(2), 479-485.

Parnerkar, A., Guster, D. C., & Herath, J. (2003). Secret Key Distribution Protocol Using Public Key Cryptography. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 19(1), 182-193.

Safonov, P. I., Al-Hamamah, A., Bachman, E., & Guster, D. C. (2003). Computing and Network Performance of a Distributed Parallel Processing Environment Using MPI and PVM Communication Methods. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 18(4), 246-253.

Weber, J. E., & Guster, D. C. (2002). Potential of IT Supported Online Education to Affect the Strategic Environment of Higher Education. Issues in Information Systems, 3.

Weber, J. E., Guster, D. C., & Hall, C. (2002). A Method of Cost-Effective Integration of High-Speed WAN Transmission Technologies into a College Co. Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Economics, 3.

Guster, D. C. (2001). A Firewall Configuration Strategy for the Protection of Computer Network Labs in a College Setting. Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, 17(1).

PUBLICATIONS IN PRESS

Book Chapters

Guster, D. C., Schmidt, M., Hall, C., & Sultanov, R. (in press). Analyzing bandwidth usage in a distributed processing environment. In Handbook of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems. Singapore: World Scientific.

PAPERS UNDER SUBMISSION

Journal Articles

Sultanov, R., Khugaev, A. V., & Guster, D. C. (submitted March 2008). State-resolved rotational cross sections and thermal rate coefficients for ortho-/para-H2+HD at low temperatures and HD+HD elastic scattering. Physical Review A.

Refereed Journal Articles

You, L., Guster, D. C., & Sundheim, R. A. (submitted 2008). Using the packet analysis method to teach secure communications in client/server computing. Journal of Informatics Education Research.

PRESENTATIONS

Lee, O. F., Guster, D. C., Schmidt, M., & McCann, B. (2009, August 09). A First Approach in the Assessment of the Complexity of Disaster Recovery Models for SMEs. Presentation at the 15th Americas Conference on Information Systems, San Francisco, CA.

Schmidt, M., Dampier, D., & Guster, D. C. (2009, April 16). A Multi-University Resource Allocation Approach to Provide Computer Forensics Education for Law Enforcement Agents. Presentation at the 8th Annual Security Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Guster, D. C., McCann, B., Krzenski, K., & Lee, O. F. (2008, October 01). A cost effective, safe, and simple method to provide a disaster recovery plan to small and medium sized businesses. Presentation at the International Business and Economics Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Guster, D. C., & Brown, C. (2008, October 11). Database optimization for global access. Presentation at the 15th Annual South Dakota International Business Conference, Rapid City, SD.

Sultanov, R., Guster, D. C., Englebreckt, B., & Blankenblecler, R. (2008, July 17). 3D Computer Simulations of Pulsatile Human Blood Flow in Vessels and in the Aortic Arch: Investigation of Non-newtonian Characteristics of Human Blood. Presentation at the 11th IEEE International Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sultanov, R., Guster, D. C., Englebreckt, B., & Blankenblecler, D. (2008, July 17). A full dimensional numerical study of pulsatile human blood flow in aortic arch. Presentation at the Biocomp Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Khugaev, A. V., Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2008, June 27). To the theory of diatomic molecules in the single – walled carbon nanotubes. Presentation at the International Meeting on Nuclear Spectroscopy and Nuclear Structure (NUCLEUS 2008), Moscow, Russia.

Guster, D. C., Hall, C., Herath, S., Jansen, B., & Mikluch, L. (2008, April 24). Analysis of vulnerabilities in a global authentication system in a university based distributed processing laboratory. Presentation at the 3rd International Conference on Information Warfare and Security, Omaha, NE.

Brown, C., Guster, D. C., & Jansen, B. (2008, April 11). An algorithm to restore database content to past dates in real time. Presentation at the Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium, La Crosse, WI.

Guster, D. C., Schmidt, M., Hall, C., & Brown, C. (2008, January 01). Evaluating performance data and scalability issues in distributed data mining: A first level analysis. Presentation at the IABPAD Conference, Orlando, FL.

Guster, D. C., Sultanov, R., Nordby, M., & Slattery, T. (2007, October 01). Managing a Computer Cluster: Tradeoffs and Scalability. Presentation at the International Academy of Business and Economics, Las Vegas, NV.

Guster, D. C., Millathe, U., Nordby, M., & Jansen, B. (2007, October 01). Analysis of Inter-Processor Overhead and Its Importance in Using Distributed Processing to Solve Computationally Intensive Applications. Presentation at the International Academy of Business and Economics Symposium, Las Vegas, NV.

Weber, J. E., Guster, D. C., & Safonov, P. I. (2007, October 01). Password Security and Weak Passwords: A Developmental Perspective. Presentation at the Mountain Plains Management.

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2007, July 01). Quantum Dynamics of Molecular Energy Transfer and Chemical Reactions. Presentation at the XXI Meeting on Dynamics of Molecular Collisions, Santa Fe, NM.

Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2007, June 01). Rotational Energy Transfer is o-/p-H2+HD at Low Temperatures. Presentation at the 62nd Ohio State University International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy, Columbus, OH.

Sultanov, R., Nordby, M., & Guster, D. C. (2007, June 01). Molecular Dynamics in the Framework of Parallel Computing Techniques. Presentation at the WorldComp International Conference on Scientific Computing, Las Vegas, NV.

Khugaev, A. V., Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2007, June 29). Quantum sieving selectivity of light hydrogen isotopes in the single – walled carbon nanotubes. Presentation at the International Conference on Nuclear Physics (NUCLEUS 2007), Voronezh, Russia.

Khugaev, A. V., Sultanov, R., & Guster, D. C. (2007, June 07). Light Hydrogen Isotopes in the Single – Walled Carbon Nanotubes. Presentation at the International Conference Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Guster, D. C., Brown, C., & Hall, C. (2007, April 01). Using Thermal Sensors to Perform CPU Scheduling in a WWW Based Distributed Data Base Application. Presentation at the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium, Grand Forks, ND.

You, L., & Guster, D. C. (2007, March 01). Secure communication protocol to support client and server computing. Presentation at the Southwestern Decision Sciences, San Diego, CA.

Schmidt, M., Guster, D. C., & Sundheim, R. A. (2006, November 01). An Empirical Analysis of Network Packet Traffic Protocols. Presentation at the Decision Sciences Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Guster, D. C., & Sultanov, R. (2006, March 26). State Resolved Rotational Excitation Cross Sections and Rates in H2+H2 and H2 + HD Collisions. Presentation at the American Chemical Society Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, GA.

Safonov, P. I., Parnerakar, A., Hall, C., & Guster, D. C. (2005, October 01). Management of LAN Design for Business Applications Using Hierarchical Switching: Simplicity versus Added Delay. Presentation at the Academy of Information and Management Sciences, Atlanta, GA.

Safonov, P. I., Sultanov, R., Podkorytov, D., & Guster, D. C. (2005, October 01). The Impact of Processor Type on the Performance of Distributed Password Breaking Routines. Presentation at the Academy of Information and Management Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Guster, D. C., Sundheim, R. A., & Safonov, P. I. (2005, October 17). Analysis of End User Services and Their Potential Load on the Network. Las Vegas, NV.

Krivulin, N. K., Hall, C. M., & Guster, D. C. (2005, August 01). Parallel Implementation of a Random Search Procedure: An Experimental Study. Presentation at the Proceedings of the 5th WSEAS International Conference on Simulation,.

Podkorytov, D., Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., & Sultanov, R. (2005, April 01). Tightening Computer Security by Automating OS Attribute Configuration. Presentation at the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium, Eau Claire, WI.

Sultanov, R., Guster, D. C., & Safonov, P. I. (2005, April 01). Using the Linux Operating System to Illustrate Message Digest Concepts and Vulnerabilities. Presentation at the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium, Eau Claire, WI.

Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., Sundheim, R. A., & Naumovska, V. (2004, October 20). Evaluation of Network Packet Traffic Based on its Protocol Related Components. Presentation at the 2004 International Academy of Business and Economics Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Guster, D. C., Safonov, P. I., & Sundheim, R. A. (2004, October 17). Evaluation of Network Packet Traffic Based on its Protocol Related Components. Presentation at the International Academy of Business and Economic, Las Vegas, NV.

Safonov, P. I., Rudenko, A., Podkorytov, D., & Guster, D. C. (2004, April 16). Development of an Enhanced Security Strategy for Linux Hosts. Presentation at the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium, Morris, MN.

Safonov, P. I., Podkorytov, D., Hall, C., & Guster, D. C. (2004, March 16). Business Computer Information Systems Security Against Hacking Attacks: Application of Distributed Processing and Software Modifiers in Defense of Password Files. Presentation at the Academy of Business Administration Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Sundheim, R. A., Safonov, P. I., Hall, C., & Guster, D. C. (2003, October 01). Using Simulation to Predict Performance Characteristics of Mirrored WWW Hosts. Presentation at the IACIS 2003 Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Guster, D. C. (2003, May 18). Adaptation of a Parallel Processing Technique Used to Solve a Physics Problem to a Computer Network. Presentation at the Information Resources Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Guster, D. C. (2003, April 11). Network Security Log Information: A Preliminary Analysis. Presentation at the Midwest Instructional Computing Symposium, Duluth, MN.

Guster, D. C. (2003, March 24). Business Computer Research Lab in Centennial. Presentation at the SCSU College of Business Faculty, St. Cloud, MN.

Guster, D. C. (2002, June 26). Algebraic Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Business Processes. Presentation at the International Workshop in New Models of Business, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Guster, D. C. (2001, January 01). Using a Packet Sniffer to Analyze the Efficiency and Power of Encryption Techniques Used to Protect. Presentation at the Instruction an Computing Symposium, Cedar Falls, IA.

Chen, Q. J., & Guster, D. C. (2001, January 01). Application of Component-Based Development, EnterpriseJava and Modern Computer Networking Solutions. Presentation at the Instruction and Computing Symposium, St. Paul, MN.

Guster, D. C. (2001, January 01). Integrating Network Attached Mass Storage Systems into Educational Networks: Performance and Security. Presentation at the Instruction and Computing Symposium, Cedar Falls, IA.

Guster, D. C. (2001, October 19). A Firewall Configuration Strategy for the Protection of Computer Networked Labs in a College Setting. Presentation at the Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Guster, D. C. (2001, June 18). Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Computer Systems Security Operations. Presentation at the St. Petersburg Workshop on Simulation, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Guster, D. C. (1999, January 01). Differences in the Interarrival Rate Distributions of ATM and Ethernet Traffic in Computer Networks. Presentation at the Decision Sciences Institute, Orlando, Florida.

Guster, D. C. (1999, January 01). The Application of the Power Law Process in Modeling the Inter-Arrival Times of Packets in a Compute. Presentation at the Decision Sciences Institute, Springfield, Illinois.

Guster, D. C. (1999, January 01). Differences in the Interarrival Rate Distributions Between ATM and High Speed Ethernet Traffic in Co. Anchorage, AK.

Guster, D. C. (1999, January 01). A Comparison of Stochastic Models for the Interarrival Times of Packets in a Computer Network. Presentation at the Information Resources Management Association, Toronto, Canada.

Guster, D. C. (1999, January 01). Integrating High-Speed WAN Transmission Technologies into a College Computer Networking Curriculum. Presentation at the Instruction and Computer Symposium, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Guster, D. C. (1999, January 01). Monitoring the Monitor: Adding Precision to a Popular Packet Sniffer. Presentation at the Instruction and Computing Symposium, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sundheim, R. A., & Guster, D. C. (1999, April 15). Media Centers: A Means of Adding Flexibility and Management Capability to the Physical Level of Comp. Presentation at the 32nd Annual Small College Computing Symposium, La Crosse, WI.

SERVICE

Academic Advising

6 Master's student(s).

4 Undergraduate - Majors student(s).

Editorial and Review Activities

Reviewed papers for the Journal of Information Technology Management.

Reviewed papers for Information Systems Security. (2008).

Reviewed papers for the Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making. (2003).

General Service

Served on the department, search, evaluation and development committees.

Student Growth and Development

Graduate students using the Lab for research projects: 4 have graduated, 3 thesis, 2 starred papers, 7 currently working on projects.

Publications with student authors: 22.

Undergraduate students currently using the Lab for research projects: 4.

Consulting

Provided consulting to the Central Minnesota Regional Health Network. (2003 - 2004).