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The Birth of Cybersecurity: A Review of The Cuckoo's Egg
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The Birth of Cybersecurity: A Review of The Cuckoo's Egg

Clifford Stoll's "The Cuckoo's Egg" is a gripping true story of an astronomer-turned-systems administrator who, while investigating a 75-cent accounting discrepancy, uncovers and pursues an international computer hacker in the late 1980s, offering enduring insights into cybersecurity, early internet culture, and the challenges of balancing privacy with national security.

Elisabeth Do
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December 14, 2024
A Review of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends - The Cyberweapons Arms Race
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A Review of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends - The Cyberweapons Arms Race

Nicole Perlroth's "This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race" is a thorough, eye-opening examination of the global cyber weapons industry, tracing its evolution, exposing its underground market, and warning of its potential to reshape modern warfare and threaten critical infrastructure, all while making complex technical concepts understandable to the general public.

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November 23, 2024
Guardians of Privacy: A Review of Data and Goliath
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Guardians of Privacy: A Review of Data and Goliath

Bruce Schneier's "Data and Goliath" delivers a detailed, accessible, and urgent assessment of widespread monitoring in the digital age, exposing the hidden costs of data collecting by governments and companies while proposing practical answers for regaining privacy.

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November 16, 2024
Decoding Stuxnet: A Review of Countdown to Zero Day
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Decoding Stuxnet: A Review of Countdown to Zero Day

Kim Zetter's Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon is a meticulously researched and captivating exploration of the development, deployment, and geopolitical implications of Stuxnet, a sophisticated malware designed to sabotage Iran's nuclear program that raises profound questions about the future of cyber warfare.

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August 10, 2024
A Review of The Code Book - The Science of Secrecy From Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
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A Review of The Code Book - The Science of Secrecy From Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

In "The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography," Simon Singh expertly puts together historical account and scientific explanation to examine the development and value of cryptography from antiquity to the present, emphasizing its vital role in influencing the course of human history and its ongoing importance in the digital age.

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June 22, 2024
A Thrilling Journey Into the Mind of a Hacker: A Review of Ghost in the Wires
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A Thrilling Journey Into the Mind of a Hacker: A Review of Ghost in the Wires

The fascinating autobiography "Ghost in the Wires" by Kevin Mitnick details his transformation from an enthusiastic phone phreaker to one of the most well-known hackers in the world. The book explores his technical adventures, his frantic game of cat and mouse with law enforcement, the psychological techniques of social engineering, and his incredible metamorphosis into a well-respected cybersecurity consultant.

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June 8, 2024
Stay Anonymous: Review of The Art of Invisibility
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Stay Anonymous: Review of The Art of Invisibility

"The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin Mitnick is a useful manual for preserving privacy in the digital era. It provides both fundamental and complex methods for protecting private data from different monitoring agencies.

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May 14, 2024
Discovering the World of Hacking: Review of The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing
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Discovering the World of Hacking: Review of The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing

This thorough book is both an educational resource and a practical guide for people interested in learning about or getting into the profession of penetration testing.

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January 24, 2024
First Cybersecurity Book Review: Confident Cyber Security - How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career
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First Cybersecurity Book Review: Confident Cyber Security - How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career

A handbook that provides essential advice and tactics for starting and growing a career in the constantly changing sector of cybersecurity.

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December 23, 2023

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