100 Best Network Security Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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The Nicomachean Ethics

Aristotle

5.0

‘One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy’

In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness. He argues that happiness consists in ‘activity of the soul in accordance with virtue’, for example with moral virtues, such as courage, generosity and justice, and intellect

Recommended by Ryan Holiday, A C Grayling, Christian B Miller, and 1 others.

Ryan Holiday

Author

Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics was something I reread and cannot recommend highly enough. [source]

A C Grayling

He said the great question is how we should live well, so that we live a good life, and he came up with a very positive response – what distinguishes us from the rest of the world is our possession of reason [source]

Christian B Miller

According to Aristotle, it is hard to become virtuous, and hard to become vicious too. The character of most people is somewhere in the middle. [source]

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The Cuckoo's Egg

Cliff Stoll

4.8

Before the Internet became widely known as a global tool for terrorists, one perceptive U.S. 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 the authorities back him up? Cliff Stoll's dramatic firsthand account is "a computer-age detective sto

Recommended by James Stanley and Rick Klau.

James Stanley

"The Cuckoo's Egg" by Clifford Stoll is another great book. I believe it's the first documented account of a computer being misused by a remote attacker. It talks about how Clifford attached physical teleprinters to the incoming phone lines so that he could see what the attacker was actually doing on the computer, and how he traced the attacker across several countries. [source]

Rick Klau

@AtulAcharya @stevesi Same. Read it in college, realized I was more excited about the tech than what I was studying -- and Cliff did such a great job helping you understand what was going on. Such a great book. [source]

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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

Simon Singh

4.6

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logistica

Recommended by Stephen Kinsella.

Stephen Kinsella

@gavreilly @SLSingh Love that book [source]

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The Web Application Hacker's Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws

Dafydd Stuttard

4.5

The highly successful security book returns with a new edition, completely updated Web applications are the front door to most organizations, exposing them to attacks that may disclose personal information, execute fraudulent transactions, or compromise ordinary users. This practical book has been completely updated and revised to discuss the latest step-by-step techniques for attacking and defend

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Daemon (Daemon, #1)

Daniel Suarez

4.5

A high-tech thriller for the wireless age that explores the unthinkable consequences of a computer program running without human control—a daemon—designed to dismantle society and bring about a new world order

Technology controls almost everything in our modern-day world, from remote entry on our cars to access to our homes, from the flight controls of our airplanes to the movements of the entire w

Recommended by Elon Musk and Eric Weinstein.

Elon Musk

Founder/SpaceX

A great read. [source]

Eric Weinstein

Managing Director/Thiel Capital

Eric Weinstein recommended this book on Twitter. [source]

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Nmap Network Scanning: The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery and Security Scanning

Gordon Fyodor Lyon

4.5

Nmap Network Scanning is the official guide to the Nmap Security Scanner, a free and open source utility used by millions of people for network discovery, administration, and security auditing. From explaining port scanning basics for novices to detailing low-level packet crafting methods used by advanced hackers, this book suits all levels of security and networking professionals. A 42-page refer

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Hacking: The Art of Exploitation

Jon Erickson

4.5

Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope.

Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques

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Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking

Georgia Weidman

4.5

In Penetration Testing, security researcher and trainer Georgia Weidman provides you with a survey of important skills that any aspiring pentester needs. This beginner-friendly book opens with some basics of programming and helps you navigate Kali Linux, an operating system that comes preloaded with useful computer security tools like Wireshark and Metasploit. You'll learn about gathering informat

Recommended by Alex Caceres/hacker Frmrly Known As Dotslashpunk.

Alex Caceres/hacker Frmrly Known As Dotslashpunk

@gvgm3 @SecurityTube For networks i'd have to say hands down the OSCP is likely one of the best you're going to find. Fuck the cert, take the course, get down and dirty in the labs and break everything. I hear @georgiaweidman's book is good (Pen testing with Metasploit) but have not read it myself [source]

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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Charles Petzold

4.5

What do flashlights, the British invasion, black cats, and seesaws have to do with computers? In CODE, they show us the ingenious ways we manipulate language and invent new means of communicating with each other. And through CODE, we see how this ingenuity and our very human compulsion to communicate have driven the technological innovations of the past two centuries.

Using everyday objects and fam

Recommended by Ana Bell.

Ana Bell

It gets you to use your imagination to virtually build a computer. It’s easy to read, you can lie down on the couch and enjoy it—it’s not so much of a textbook. It demystifies the magic of a computer and what it is. [source]

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Practical Malware Analysis: The Hands-On Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software

Michael Sikorski

4.5

Malware analysis is big business, and attacks can cost a company dearly. When malware breaches your defenses, you need to act quickly to cure current infections and prevent future ones from occurring.

For those who want to stay ahead of the latest malware, Practical Malware Analysis will teach you the tools and techniques used by professional analysts. With this book as your guide, you'll be able t

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Defensive Security Handbook: Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure

Lee Brotherston and Amanda Berlin

4.4

Despite the increase of high-profile hacks, record-breaking data leaks, and ransomware attacks, many organizations don't have the budget to establish or outsource an information security (InfoSec) program, forcing them to learn on the job. For companies obliged to improvise, this pragmatic guide provides a security-101 handbook with steps, tools, processes, and ideas to help you drive maximum-secu

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Network Security Assessment

Chris McNab

4.4

How secure is your network? The best way to find out is to attack it. Network Security Assessment provides you with the tricks and tools professional security consultants use to identify and assess risks in Internet-based networks-the same penetration testing model they use to secure government, military, and commercial networks. With this book, you can adopt, refine, and reuse this testing model

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WTF Is My Password: Password Book Log Book AlphabeticalPocket Size Purple Flower Cover Black Frame 6" x 9" (Password Logbook)

Paper Kate Publishing

4.4

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Comptia Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: Sy0-501 Study Guide

Darril Gibson

4.4

CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide is an update to the top-selling SY0-301 guide, which helped thousands of readers pass the exam the first time they took it. The SY0-301 version covers every aspect of the SY0-301 exam, and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous version.

Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy to understand manner

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Zero Trust Networks: Building Secure Systems in Untrusted Networks

Evan Gilman

4.4

Perimeter defenses guarding your network aren't as secure as you might think. Hosts behind the firewall have no defenses of their own, so when a host in the "trusted" zone is breached, access to your data center is not far behind. This practical book introduces you to the zero trust model, a method that treats all hosts as if they're internet-facing, and considers the entire network to be compromi

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The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraf

4.4

The weird fiction short stories of H.P. Lovecraft from 1917-1935. Excludes collaborations.

The eBook’s table of contents is listed below. It includes the year each story was written.

The Tomb (1917)
Dagon (1917)
Polaris (1918)
Beyond the Wall of Sleep (1919)
Memory (1919)
Old Bugs (1919)
The Transition of Juan Romero (1919)
The White Ship (1919)
The Doom That Came to Sarnath (1919)
The Statement of Randolph

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The Practice of Network Security Monitoring: Understanding Incident Detection and Response

Richard Bejtlich

4.3

Network security is not simply about building impenetrable walls — determined attackers will eventually overcome traditional defenses. The most effective computer security strategies integrate network security monitoring (NSM): the collection and analysis of data to help you detect and respond to intrusions.

In The Practice of Network Security Monitoring, Mandiant CSO Richard Bejtlich shows you how

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West with Giraffes: A Novel

Lynda Rutledge

4.3

An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.“Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes...”Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave.It’s 19

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Comptia Security+ Sy0-501 Exam Cram

Diane Barrett

4.3

CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Exam Cram, Fifth Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA's newly updated version of the Security+ exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains a set of 150 questions. The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software provides real-time practice and feedback with all the questions so you can simulate the

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Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems 2ed

Ross J. Anderson

4.3

The world has changed radically since the first edition of this book was published in 2001. Spammers, virus writers, phishermen, money launderers, and spies now trade busily with each other in a lively online criminal economy and as they specialize, they get better. In this indispensable, fully updated guide, Ross Anderson reveals how to build systems that stay dependable whether faced with error

Recommended by Ben Goldacre.

Ben Goldacre

@szbalint it's such a great book, i've always said @rossjanderson should release it in chunks as pop science books. the massive textbook shape doesn't do its accessibility, readability and content justice! [source]

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Extrusion Detection: Security Monitoring for Internal Intrusions

Richard Bejtlich

4.3

Overcome Your Fastest-Growing Security Problem: Internal, Client-Based Attacks

Today's most devastating security attacks are launched from within the company, by intruders who have compromised your users' Web browsers, e-mail and chat clients, and other Internet-connected software. Hardening your network perimeter won't solve this problem. You must systematically protect client software and monitor

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Practical Packet Analysis: Using Wireshark to Solve Real-World Network Problems

Chris Sanders

4.3

It's easy enough to install Wireshark and begin capturing packets off the wire--or from the air. But how do you interpret those packets once you've captured them? And how can those packets help you to better understand what's going on under the hood of your network? Practical Packet Analysis shows how to use Wireshark to capture and then analyze packets as you take an indepth look at real-world pa

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Hacking Exposed 7: Network Security Secrets and Solutions

Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, et al.

4.3

A fully updated edition of the world's bestselling computer security book "Hacking Exposed 7: Network Security Secrets and Solutions" is filled with all-new information on today's most devastating attacks and proven countermeasures. The book covers: advanced persistent threats; infrastructure hacks; industrial automation and embedded devices; wireless security; the new SCADA protocol hacks; Micros

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The Tcp/IP Guide: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference

Charles M. Kozierok

4.3

The TCP/IP Guide is both an encyclopedic and comprehensible guide to the TCP/IP protocol suite that will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional. It details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function, and the most important classical TCP/IP applications. Its personal, easy-going writing style lets anyone understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Int

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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners

Al Sweigart

4.3

If you've ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you?

In "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python," you'll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand no prior programming experience required. Once you've master

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Comptia Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals

Mark Ciampa

4.3

Reflecting the latest developments and emerging trends from the field, COMPTIA SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS, 6e, helps you prepare for professional certification -- and career success. The text fully maps to the new CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Exam, providing thorough coverage of all domain objectives. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the fundamental ess

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CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit: Exam SY0-701

Mike Chapple

4.2

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Applied Network Security Monitoring: Collection, Detection, and Analysis

Chris Sanders, Jason Smith

4.2

Applied Network Security Monitoring is the essential guide to becoming an NSM analyst from the ground up. This book takes a fundamental approach to NSM, complete with dozens of real-world examples that teach you the key concepts of NSM.

Network security monitoring is based on the principle that prevention eventually fails. In the current threat landscape, no matter how much you try, motivated attac

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Comptia Network+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exam N10-007)

Mike Meyers

4.2

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Thoroughly revised for the new CompTIA Network+ exam, the Seventh Edition of this bestselling All-in-One Exam Guide delivers 100% coverage of the exam objectives and serves as a valuable on-the-job reference

Tak

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Django 3 By Example: Build powerful and reliable Python web applications from scratch, 3rd Edition

Antonio Mele

4.2

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Password book: A Premium Journal And Logbook To Protect Usernames and Passwords: Modern Password Keeper, Vault, Notebook and Online Organizer with ... Calligraphy and Hand Lettering Design)

Lettering Design Co

4.2

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Comptia A+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

Mike Meyers

4.2

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This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2019 CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2 CompTIA A+ exam objectives
This fully revised and updated resource offers comp

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(isc)2 Cissp Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 8e & Cissp Official (Isc)2 Practice Tests, 2e

Mike Chapple

4.2

This value-packed packed set for the serious CISSP certification candidate combines the bestselling (ISC)� CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 8th Edition with an all new collection of Practice Exams to give you the best preparation ever for the high-stakes CISSP Exam.

(ISC)� CISSP Study Guide, 8th Edition has been completely updated for the latest 2018 C

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Wireshark 101: Essential Skills for Network Analysis - Second Edition: Wireshark Solution Series

Laura Chappell and Gerald Combs

4.2

Wireshark is the world's most popular network analyzer tool with over 1 million downloads per month. As the Founder of Wireshark University, Laura Chappell is undoubtedly one of the best Wireshark instructors around.

In this updated book, Laura offers step-by-step instructions on the key functions and features of Wireshark, including:

Filter on addresses, protocols, fields or traffic characteristics

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Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali

OccupyTheWeb

4.2

A revised introduction to the Linux operating system for beginning hackers and penetration testers.If you’re just getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent introduction. With Kali Linux, an operating system designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, you’ll learn the basics of using Linux and acquire the

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Building a Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure: A Unified Architecture for Network, Security, and Storage Services

Silvano Gai

4.2

Prepare for the future of cloud infrastructure: Distributed Services Platforms

By moving service modules closer to applications, Distributed Services (DS) Platforms will future-proof cloud architectures-improving performance, responsiveness, observability, and troubleshooting. Network pioneer Silvano Gai demonstrates DS Platforms' remarkable capabilities and guides you through implementing them in

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The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual

ARRL Inc.

4.2

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Wtf Is My Password: Password Book, Password Log Book and Internet Password Organizer, Alphabetical Password Book, Logbook to Protect Usernames and Passwords, Password Notebook, Password Book Small 6 X 9

Booki Nova

4.2

This Password book is designed to keep all your important website addresses, usernames, and passwords in one secure and convenient place.
The Pages are arranged in alphabetical order, so you can easily and quickly find what you are looking!!

Features:

plenty of space: 105 pages
Alphabetized pages
Premium matte cover design
Perfectly Sized at 6" x 9"
Flexible Paperback
Printed on high quality

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Security Management of Next Generation Telecommunications Networks and Services

Stuart Jacobs

4.2

This book will cover network management security issues and currently available security mechanisms by discussing how network architectures have evolved into the contemporary NGNs which support converged services (voice, video, TV, interactive information exchange, and classic data communications). It will also analyze existing security standards and their applicability to securing network managem

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Secure System Design and Trustable Computing

Chip-Hong Chang, Miodrag Potkonjak

4.2

This book provides the foundations for understanding hardware security and trust, which have become major concerns for national security over the past decade. Coverage includes issues related to security and trust in a variety of electronic devices and systems related to the security of hardware, firmware and software, spanning system applications, online transactions and networking services. This

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ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide & Practice Tests Bundle (Sybex Study Guid

Mike Chapple

4.2

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Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

Kevin Mitnick

4.2

If they were a hall of fame or shame for computer hackers, a Kevin Mitnick plaque would be mounted the near the entrance. While other nerds were fumbling with password possibilities, this adept break-artist was penetrating the digital secrets of Sun Microsystems, Digital Equipment Corporation, Nokia, Motorola, Pacific Bell, and other mammoth enterprises. His Ghost in the Wires memoir paints an act

Recommended by Antonio Eram, Nick Janetakis, and Richard Bejtlich.

Antonio Eram

This book was recommended by Antonio when asked for titles he would recommend to young people interested in his career path. [source]

Nick Janetakis

I'm going to start reading Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick this week. I used to go to 2600 meetings back when he was arrested for wire fraud and other hacking related shenanigans in the mid 1990s. I'm fascinated by things like social engineering and language in general. In the end, I just want to be entertained by his stories. For someone who is into computer programming, a book like this is pretty close to porn! [source]

Richard Bejtlich

In 2002 I reviewed Kevin Mitnick's first book, The Art of Deception. In 2005 I reviewed his second book, The Art of Intrusion. I gave both books four stars. Mitnick's newest book, however, with long-time co-author Bill Simon, is a cut above their previous collaborations and earns five stars. As far as I can tell (and I am no Mitnick expert, despite reading almost all previous texts mentioning him), this is the real deal. Mitnick addresses just about everything you might want to know about. For me, the factor that made the book very unique was the authors' attention to detail. This sounds like it might have been a point of contention between the co-authors, but I found the methodical explanation of the social engineering and technical attacks to be relevant and interesting. Mitnick just doesn't say he social engineered a target; rather, he walks you through every step of the event! It's amazing, audacious, and in many cases beyond the pale. … Ghost in the Wires also shares the human side of Mitnick's story. His description of solitary confinement and his anxiety of returning to those conditions seemed very real. They appear ever more relevant given recent treatment of Bradley Manning. One has to wonder about "cruel and unusual punishment" of those who are not convicted, such that they will sign plea deals just to avoid solitary confinement. Beyond prison issues, Mitnick's love for his family (especially his mother and grandmother) were clear throughout the book. I very much enjoyed reading Ghost in the Wires, and I believe the majority of the computer security community would too. [source]

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Bulletproof SSL and TLS: The Complete Guide to Deploying Secure Servers and Web Applications

Ivan Ristic

4.2

SSL/TLS is the cornerstone of security on the Internet, but understanding it and using it are not simple tasks. Quite the contrary; mistakes are easy to make and can often fully compromise security. Bulletproof SSL and TLS is the first SSL book written with users in mind. It is the book you will want to read if you need to assess risks related to website encryption, manage keys and certificates, c

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Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide

David Kennedy, Jim O'Gorman, Devon Kearns, Mati Aharoni

4.2

"The best guide to the Metasploit Framework." —HD Moore, Founder of the Metasploit ProjectThe Metasploit Framework makes discovering, exploiting, and sharing vulnerabilities quick and relatively painless. But while Metasploit is used by security professionals everywhere, the tool can be hard to grasp for first-time users. Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide fills this gap by teaching you ho

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Wireshark Network Analysis: The Official Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Study Guide

Laura Chappell, Gerald Combs

4.2

Wireshark is rated #2 in the Top 100 Network Security Tools by sectools.org. Wireshark is the world's most popular network analyzer tool. This book is the ultimate resource on Wireshark which is a MUST HAVE tool used by network IT professionals to troubleshoot, secure and optimize networks. Readers learn to capture wired and wireless traffic, focus on the cause of slow web browsing, identify why a

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Network Warrior

Gary A. Donahue

4.2

Pick up where certification exams leave off. With this practical, in-depth guide to the entire network infrastructure, you’ll learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA. Network Warrior takes you step by step through the world of routers, switches, firewalls, and other technologies based on the author's extensive field exper

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The Cyber Blueprint: Quickly Learn How to Become a Cybersecurity Specialist, Develop the Skills Needed for Immediate Employment, and Create a Road Map for a Lucrative Career

André Edmond

4.2

Unlock Your Potential and Go from Novice to Cybersecurity Ninja in No Time Are you standing at the crossroads, yearning to break into the captivating realm of cybersecurity, yet feelings lost in the maze of uncertainty? The beacon of your transformation awaits within these pages. Have you been struggling to find a guide that explains how to get started in cybersecurity? Does your lack of experienc

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The Art of Memory Forensics: Detecting Malware and Threats in Windows, Linux, and Mac Memory

Michael Hale Ligh, Andrew Case, Jamie Levy, AAron Walters

4.2

Memory forensics provides cutting edge technology to help investigate digital attacks Memory forensics is the art of analyzing computer memory (RAM) to solve digital crimes. As a follow-up to the best seller Malware Analyst's Cookbook, experts in the fields of malware, security, and digital forensics bring you a step-by-step guide to memory forensics--now the most sought after skill in the digital

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Blue Team Field Manual (BTFM)

Alan J White

4.2

Blue Team Field Manual (BTFM) is a Cyber Security Incident Response Guide that aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework consisting of the five core functions of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover by providing the tactical steps to follow and commands to use when preparing for, working through and recovering from a Cyber Security Incident.

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Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army

Jeremy Scahill

4.2

The groundbreaking bestselling expose of the shadowy mercenary army that perpetrated horrific war crimes in America's name. On September 16, 2007, machine gun fire erupted in Baghdad's Nisour Square, leaving seventeen Iraqi civilians dead, among them women and children. The shooting spree, labeled "Baghdad's Bloody Sunday," was neither the work of Iraqi insurgents nor U.S. soldiers. The shooters w

Recommended by Stephen Armstrong.

Stephen Armstrong

Well this is the exact opposite of The Circuit, in that it is much more academic. I think they are both incredibly important books. Blackwater is written by a US journalist called Jeremy Scahill. The book shows the beauty of American print journalism. It is so well researched and thoroughly documented that it moves beyond a research book and into an impassioned, well written, freely flowing account of the story of Blackwater – the security firm. [source]

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide - Third Edition: Master cybersecurity fundamentals and pass the SY0-701 exam on

Ian Neil

4.2

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SSH Mastery: OpenSSH, PuTTY, Tunnels and Keys

Michael W Luca

4.1

Secure Shell (SSH) lets systems administrators securely manage remote systems. But most people only use the bare minimum SSH offers. Used properly, SSH simplifies your job and improves security.

This book saves you from sifting a decade of obsolete online tutorials and quickly gets you running:SSH with the OpenSSH server and the PuTTY and OpenSSH clients. You will:

Eliminate passwords.
Manage access

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Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach

James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross

4.1

Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, the Fourth Edition of Computer Networking continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts. With this edition, Kurose and Ross bring the issues of network security to the forefront, along with integration

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The Hardware Hacker: Adventures in Making and Breaking Hardware

Andrew Bunnie Huang

4.1

For over a decade, Andrew "bunnie" Huang, one of the world's most esteemed hackers, has shaped the fields of hacking and hardware, from his cult-classic book Hacking the Xbox to the open-source laptop Novena and his mentorship of various hardware startups and developers. In The Hardware Hacker, Huang shares his experiences in manufacturing and open hardware, creating an illuminating and compelling

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The Insider Threat (Pike Logan, #8)

Brad Taylor

4.1

In the eighth action-packed thriller in the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series, ISIS, the most maniacal terrorist organization the modern world has ever seen, is poised to make their most audacious strike yet.
The United States has anticipated and averted countless attacks from terrorist groups—thanks in large part to the extralegal counterterrorist unit known as the Taskforce. But in T

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Security Under Surveillance: Protecting the Server with Tls, Dnssec, and Tor

Kyle Rankin

4.1

In an age of massive global surveillance, when last year's most advanced cyberwarfare weapons quickly migrate into every hacker's toolkit, you can no longer afford to rely on outdated security methods. If you care about privacy and security today, you need to step up your game -- especially if you're a sysadmin responsible for Internet-facing services. That means you need to master and use advance

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Advanced Penetration Testing: Hacking the World's Most Secure Networks

Wil Allsopp

4.1

Build a better defense against motivated, organized, professional attacksAdvanced Penetration Testing: Hacking the World's Most Secure Networks takes hacking far beyond Kali linux and Metasploit to provide a more complex attack simulation. Featuring techniques not taught in any certification prep or covered by common defensive scanners, this book integrates social engineering, programming, and vul

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Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror

Erik Prince, Jeff Gurner, et al

4.1

Founder and former president of Blackwater, the private contractor that provided security in Iraq and Afghanistan defends himself from the many accusations that his organization was trigger-happy and bilked the American taxpayer.

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CompTIA Security+ Study Guide with over 500 Practice Test Questions: Exam SY0-701 (Sybex Study Guide)

Mike Chapple and David Seidl

4.1

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CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exam Cram

David L. Prowse

4.1

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BGP Design and Implementation

Randy Zhang, Micah Bartell

4.1

Learn practical guidelines for designing and deploying a scalable BGP routing architecture

Up-to-date coverage of BGP features like performance tuning, multiprotocol BGP, MPLS VPN, and multicast BGP In-depth coverage of advanced BGP topics to help design a complex BGP routing architecture Practical design tips that have been proven in the field Extensive configuration examples and case studies

"BGP

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Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice

William Stallings

4.1

For one-semester undergraduate/graduate level courses and for self-study. William Stallings offers a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security, reflecting the latest developments in the field.

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The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency

Annie Jacobsen

4.1

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA Pulitzer Prize Finalist and the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51

No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history about the organization, New York Times bestsel

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Industrial Network Security: Securing Critical Infrastructure Networks for Smart Grid, Scada, and Other Industrial Control Systems

Eric D. Knapp and Joel Thomas Langill

4.1

As the sophistication of cyber-attacks increases, understanding how to defend critical infrastructure systems--energy production, water, gas, and other vital systems--becomes more important, and heavily mandated. Industrial Network Security, Second Edition arms you with the knowledge you need to understand the vulnerabilities of these distributed supervisory and control systems.

The book examines t

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Linux Basics for Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali

OccupyTheWeb

4.1

This practical, tutorial-style book uses the Kali Linux distribution to teach Linux basics with a focus on how hackers would use them. Topics include Linux command line basics, filesystems, networking, BASH basics, package management, logging, and the Linux kernel and drivers.

If you're getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an

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Comptia Network+ N10-007 Exam Cram

Emmet Dulaney

4.1

Prepare for CompTIA Network+ N10-007 exam success with this CompTIA approved Exam Cram from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.

CompTIA(R) Network+ N10-007 Exam Cram, Sixth Edition is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA's Network+ N10-007 exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic, i

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CCNP Security Virtual Private Networks Svpn 300-730 Official Cert Guide

Joseph Muniz, James Risler, et al.

4.1

This is Cisco's official, comprehensive self-study resource for Cisco's SVPN 300-730 exam (Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks), one of the most popular concentration exams required for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification. It will thoroughly prepare network professionals to deliver secure solutions based on Cisco VPN technologies.
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Mastering Linux Security and Hardening: A practical guide to protecting your Linux system from cyber attacks

Donald A. Tevault

4.1

Gain a firm practical understanding of how to secure your Linux system from intruders, malware attacks, and other cyber threatsGet With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeKey FeaturesDiscover security techniques to prevent malware from infecting a Linux system, and detect itPrevent unauthorized people from breaking into a Linux systemProtect important and sensitive data fro

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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, 2-Volume Set: Volume 1 Core 1 Exam 220-1201 and Volume 2 Core 2 Exam 220-1202 (Sybex Study Guide)

Quentin Docter, Jon Buhagiar

4.1

Your complete, accurate resource for the updated CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 examsIn the newly revised sixth edition of CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide 2-Volume Set: Volume 1 Core 1 Exam 220-1201 and Volume 2 Core 2 Exam 220-1202, you'll discover comprehensive coverage of all A+ certification exam objectives. A team of A+ certified IT professionals with a combined 50 years' experience in the indu

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A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming

Mark G. Sobell

4.1

The essential reference for core commands that Linux users need daily, along with superior tutorial on shell programming and much more. The book is a complete revision of the commands section of Sobell's Practical Guide to Linux - a proven best-seller. The book is Linux distribution and release agnostic. It will appeal to users of ALL Linux distributions. Superior examples make this book the the b

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Destination CISSP: A Concise Guide

Rob Witcher, John Berti, Lou Hablas, and Nick Mitropoulos

4.1

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Eleventh Hour Cissp(r): Study Guide

Eric Conrad

4.1

Eleventh Hour CISSP: Study Guide, Third Edition provides readers with a study guide on the most current version of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. This book is streamlined to include only core certification information, and is presented for ease of last-minute studying. Main objectives of the exam are covered concisely with key concepts highlighted.

The CISSP certifica

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(ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide 9th Edition

Mike Chapple

4.0

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CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide

Shon Harris

4.0

A new edition of Shon Harris' bestselling exam prep guide--fully updated for the new CISSP 2018 Common Body of Knowledge
This effective self-study guide fully prepares you for the challenging CISSP exam and offers 100% coverage of all exam domains. This edition has been thoroughly revised to cover the new CISSP 2018 Common Body of Knowledge, hot spot and drag and drop question formats, and more.
CIS

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Comptia A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Practice Questions Exam Cram

David L. Prowse

4.0

CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams retired in 2019. Search the store to find CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) books, eBooks, and video courses.
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Practice Questions Exam Cram
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Practice Questions Exam Cram complements any A+ study plan with 640 practice test questions in the book and on the companion site-all supported b

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Blue Team Handbook: Incident Response Edition: A condensed field guide for the Cyber Security Incident Responder.

Don Murdoch GSE

4.0

The Blue Team Handbook is a "zero fluff" reference guide for cyber security incident responders, security engineers, and InfoSec pros alike. The BTHb includes essential information in a condensed handbook format. Main topics include the incident response process, how attackers work, common tools for incident response, a methodology for network analysis, common indicators of compromise, Windows and

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CompTIA® Network+® N10-009 Certification Guide: Master networking fundamentals and pass the N10-009 exam the first time

Ian Neil

4.0

Get 100% coverage of the latest CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam objectives for targeted preparation and unlock online access to 2 full-length mock exams and 400 challenging practice questionsKey FeaturesLearn from Ian Neil, bestselling author and world-class CompTIA trainerBuild a solid foundation in networking with hands-on skills that advance your careerTest your readiness with practice tests that

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ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Practice Tests

Mike Chapple, David Seidl

4.0

Full-length practice tests covering all CISSP domains for the ultimate CISSP prepThe ISC2 CISSP Official Practice Tests is a major resource for ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) candidates, providing 1300 unique practice questions. The first part of the book provides 100 questions per domain. You also have access to four unique 125-question practice exams to help you

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The Hacker Playbook 2: Practical Guide To Penetration Testing

Peter Kim

4.0

Just as a professional athlete doesn't show up without a solid game plan, ethical hackers, IT professionals, and security researchers should not be unprepared, either. The Hacker Playbook provides them their own game plans. Written by a longtime security professional and CEO of Secure Planet, LLC, this step-by-step guide to the "game" of penetration hacking features hands-on examples and helpful a

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Microcontroller Exploits

Travis Goodspeed

4.0

Microcontroller Exploits is a deep dive into advanced hardware hacking with detailed examples of real-world techniques and a comprehensive survey of vulnerabilities.In this advanced guide to hardware hacking, you'll learn how to read the software out of single chip computers, especially when they are configured not to allow the firmware to be extracted. This book documents a very wide variety of m

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If My People . . .: A 40-Day Prayer Guide for Our Nation

Jack Countryman

4.0

If My People guides believers on a 40-day prayer journey in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14.

"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

In the days prior to the election, this prayer booklet guides believers through 40 days of prayer, plus pr

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Cybersecurity All-in-One for Dummies

Joseph Steinberg

4.0

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Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-501)

Mike Meyers

4.0

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System Forensics, Investigation, and Response

Chuck Easttom

4.0

Revised and updated to address current issues and technology, System Forensics, Investigation, and Response, Third Edition provides a solid, broad grounding in digital forensics. The text begins by examining the fundamentals of system forensics: what forensics is, the role of computer forensics specialists, computer forensic evidence, and application of forensic analysis skills. It also gives an o

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Cisco Networks, Second Edition: Engineers' Handbook of Routing, Switching, and Security with Ios, Nx-Os, and Asa

Chris Carthern, William Wilson, et al.

4.0

This book is a concise one-stop desk reference and synopsis of basic knowledge and skills for Cisco certification prep. For beginning and experienced network engineers tasked with building LAN, WAN, and data center connections, this book lays out clear directions for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks with Cisco devices. The full range of certification topics is covered, includi

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CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide Exam SY0-601 (Sixth Edition)

Wm. Arthur Conklin

4.0

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Intelligence-Driven Incident Response: Outwitting the Adversary

Scott J. Roberts

4.0

Using a well-conceived incident response plan in the aftermath of an online security breach enables your team to identify attackers and learn how they operate. But, only when you approach incident response with a cyber threat intelligence mindset will you truly understand the value of that information. With this practical guide, you'll learn the fundamentals of intelligence analysis, as well as th

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Black Hat Python, 2nd Edition: Python Programming for Hackers and Pentesters

Justin Seitz

4.0

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Aws Certified Advanced Networking Official Study Guide: Specialty Exam

Chauhan

4.0

The official study guide for the AWS certification specialty exam

The AWS Certified Advanced Networking Official Study Guide - Specialty Exam helps to ensure your preparation for the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty Exam. Expert review of AWS fundamentals align with the exam objectives, and detailed explanations of key exam topics merge with real-world scenarios to help you build the r

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The Hacker Playbook 3: Practical Guide to Penetration Testing

Peter Kim

4.0

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Cisco BGP-4 Command and Configuration Handbook

William R. Parkhurst

4.0

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Understanding Cryptography: From Established Symmetric and Asymmetric Ciphers to Post-Quantum Algorithms

Christof Paar, Jan Pelzl, Tim Güneysu

4.0

Understanding and employing cryptography has become central for securing virtually any digital application, whether user app, cloud service, or even medical implant.Heavily revised and updated, the long-awaited second edition of Understanding Cryptography follows the unique approach of making modern cryptography accessible to a broad audience, requiring only a minimum of prior knowledge. After int

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Linux Phrasebook

Scott Granneman

4.0

Linux Phrasebook "is sure to become the pocket guide that you keep within reach at all times.Thisconcise, handy reference can be used "in the street," just like a languagephrasebook.Skipping the usual tutorial on Linux, the "Linux Phrasebook" goes straight to practical Linux uses, providing immediate applicable solutions for day-to-day tasks. Itincludes code phrases that allow Linux users to emplo

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Security Controls Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Handbook

Leighton Johnson

4.0

Security Controls Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Handbook provides a current and well-developed approach to evaluation and testing of security controls to prove they are functioning correctly in today's IT systems. This handbook shows you how to evaluate, examine, and test installed security controls in the world of threats and potential breach actions surrounding all industries and systems

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The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide: Automate, Optimize, and Empower tasks with Linux Shell Scripting

Donald A. Tevault

4.0

Master Linux Shells – Your Complete Guide to Practical Success with Bash, Zsh, PowerShellKey FeaturesDevelop portable scripts using Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell that work seamlessly across Linux, macOS, and Unix systemsProgress seamlessly through chapters with clear concepts, practical examples, and hands-on labs for skill developmentBuild real-world Linux administration scripts, enhancing your troub

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The Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference

Arthur J. Deane and Aaron Kraus

4.0

The only official, comprehensive reference guide to the CISSPThoroughly updated for 2021 and beyond, this is the authoritative common body of knowledge (CBK) from (ISC)2 for information security professionals charged with designing, engineering, implementing, and managing the overall information security program to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated attacks. Vendor neutral and b

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Operation Hail Storm (Hail, #1)

Brett Arquette

4.0

Marshall Hail was a husband, a father, a Physics Nobel prize winner and industrial billionaire. But when Hail's family was killed in a terrorist attack, he became a predator and redirected his vast industrial assets toward one goal, removing every person on the FBI's Top 10 Terrorist list. With the help of his MIT colleagues, Hail designed and built a devastating arsenal of attack drones of all sh

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The Hardware Hacking Handbook: Breaking Embedded Security with Hardware Attacks

Jasper van Woudenberg, Colin O'Flynn

4.0

The Hardware Hacking Handbook takes you deep inside embedded devices to show how different kinds of attacks work, then guides you through each hack on real hardware.Embedded devices are chip-size microcomputers small enough to be included in the structure of the object they control, and they’re everywhere—in phones, cars, credit cards, laptops, medical equipment, even critical infrastructure. This

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Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook

Allen Harper, Daniel Regalado, et al.

4.0

Up-to-date strategies for thwarting the latest, most insidious network attacks

This fully updated, industry-standard security resource shows how to fortify computer networks by learning and effectively applying ethical hacking techniques. Based on critical topics that the authors teach at major security conferences and colleges, the book features actionable planning and analysis methods as well as

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Computer & Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach

Wenliang Du

4.0