Security & Encryption

Written “in the manner of a good crime thriller” (The Wall Street Journal), the inside story of the largest law-enforcement sting operation ever, in which the FBI created its own tech start-up to wiretap the world In 2018, a powerful app for secure communications called Anom took root among...

Broken Money explores the history of money through the lens of technology. Politics can affect things temporarily and locally, but technology is what drives things forward globally and permanently....

Before the internet became widely known as a global tool for terrorists, one perceptive US citizen recognized its ominous potential. Armed with clear evidence of computer espionage, he began a highly personal quest to expose a hidden network of spies that threatened national security. But would...

Read by the author. With just five simple habits, you can shape an environment where your kids grow confident, resilient, and ready to face the challenges, dangers, and opportunities of an ever-changing online world. Childhood today looks very different than it used to. Smartphones, AI, and...

Kevin Mitnick, the world’s most wanted computer hacker, managed to hack into some of the country’s most powerful—and seemingly impenetrable—agencies and companies. By conning employees into giving him private information and maneuvering through layers of security, he gained access to...

Packed with insider information based on interviews, declassified files, and forensic analysis of company reports, The Hacker and the State sets aside fantasies of cyber-annihilation to explore the real geopolitical competition of the digital age. Tracing the conflict of wills and interests...

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb. “Immensely enjoyable...

The CISO 3.0: A Guide to Next-Generation Cybersecurity Leadership is a practical roadmap for security leaders who need to move beyond technical controls and compliance checklists and become trusted business and risk leaders.

If keeping your business or your family safe from cybersecurity threats is on your to-do list, Cybersecurity for Dummies will introduce you to the basics of becoming cyber-secure! You'll learn what threats exist, and how to identify, protect against, detect, and respond to these threats, as well...

The shocking untold story of the elite secret society of hackers fighting to protect our freedom, “a hugely important piece of the puzzle for anyone who wants to understand the forces shaping the internet age” (The New York Times Book Review) Cult of the Dead Cow is the tale of the oldest...

Part one of this audiobook delivers a variety of computer networking-related topics to be easily understood by beginners. In part two, you will take a journey into the world of cybercrimes and cybersecurity....

(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Official Study Guide, 9th Edition has been completely updated based on the latest 2021 CISSP Exam Outline. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of the exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with...

Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker's repertoire - why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive spaces; in...

Companies are investing an unprecedented amount of money to keep their data and assets safe, yet cyberattacks are on the rise - and the problem is worsening. No amount of technology, resources, or policies will reverse this trend. Only sound governance, originating with the board, can turn the...

Julian Assange, the editor-in-chief of and visionary behind WikiLeaks, has been a leading voice in the cypherpunk movement since its inception in the 1980s....

From the former news policy lead at Google, an “informative and often harrowing wake-up call” (Publishers Weekly) that explains the high-stakes global cyberwar brewing between Western democracies and the authoritarian regimes of China and Russia that could potentially crush democracy. From...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops cybersecurity standards, guidelines, best practices, and other resources to meet the needs of US industry, federal agencies, and the broader public....

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security. Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since...

Hacking the Hacker takes you inside the world of cybersecurity to show you what goes on behind the scenes, and introduces you to the men and women on the front lines of this technological arms race. Twenty-six of the world's top white hat hackers, security researchers, writers, and leaders...

Legendary cybersecurity expert and New York Times best-selling author Bruce Schneier reveals how using a hacker’s mindset can change how you think about your life and the world. A hack is any means of subverting a system’s rules in unintended ways. The tax code isn’t computer code, but a...

This book is a clear and informative introduction to cryptography and data protection - subjects of considerable social and political importance. It explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. Important areas are...

Despite its reputation as a language only of spies and hackers, cryptography plays a critical role in our everyday lives. Though often invisible, it underpins the security of our mobile phone calls, credit card payments, web searches, internet messaging, and cryptocurrencies - in short...

In How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places, renowned ethical hacker FC delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to "steal" money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on. In the book, you'll explore the...

Learn to identify the social engineer by nonverbal behavior. Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security focuses on combining the science of understanding nonverbal communications with the knowledge of how social engineers, scam artists, and con men use these skills to build...

Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks. Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a...

Read by the author. With just five simple habits, you can shape an environment where your kids grow confident, resilient, and ready to face the challenges, dangers, and opportunities of an ever-changing online world. Childhood today looks very different than it used to. Smartphones, AI, and...

Protect yourself in the digital age with this clear and accessible introduction to cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and online privacy. In Cybersecurity Fundamentals: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Security, Ethical Hacking, and Online Privacy, Amanda Hade breaks down the complex world of cyber threats and digital defense into practical, easy-to-understand concepts designed for beginners, students, entrepreneurs, and everyday internet users. As cyberattacks, scams, and data breaches continue to grow worldwide, understanding cybersecurity is no longer optional—it is essential.

Organisations must deal with AI implementation in a practical and sensible way. They need to understand the risks and opportunities AI presents, and manage these in a way that ensures the organisation delivers on its objectives while embracing the change to its best advantage.

A funny, practical, and refreshingly honest guide to learning languages without the gimmicks. Drawing from decades as a military linguist, language teacher, and student of languages including Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, French, and German, Michael Hacker explores how language learning really works—from grammar and vocabulary to immersion, fluency, and culture. Part memoir, part primer, and part field guide, Hacking Language is designed for curious beginners, aspiring polyglots, and anyone who wants to better understand language, culture, and the human language-learning machine.

7 logos. 12 years. 0 regrets. This is an inspirational story narrated by the author for anyone facing unrelenting technology chaos and thinking about giving up. Through the Cyber Maze is the story of a twelve-year battle through the cybersecurity industry, known as one of the fastest-moving, most unforgiving industries on the planet. It’s a true account of what it takes to survive and grow across startups, scale-ups, and some of the biggest names in tech —including Dell, VMware, Splunk, and Cisco. It’s about grit, growth, and holding onto faith when everything feels uncertain.