Best Cybersecurity Books

Discover the crafty side of hacking with "Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking." Expert Christopher Hadnagy explains techniques used to gain access to sensitive spaces, relying on human faults rather than traditional hacking methods. Updated in the second edition with current methods and scientific studies, learn how to recognize, predict, and prevent social engineering tactics. Protect yourself and your company with effective counter-measures and stay ahead of even the most malicious social engineers with this essential guide.

Follow the escapades of a legendary hacker as he bypasses the security measures of big corporations like Sun Microsystems, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Nokia. In Ghost in the Wires, the author provides a first-hand account of his passion for trickery and adventure. This memoir offers a complete retelling of his exploits and is the most comprehensive book on the subject to date.

Countdown to Zero Day explores the world of cyber warfare and tells the gripping story of the Stuxnet virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts. Author Kim Zetter shows how a digital attack can be as destructive as a nuclear bomb and how vulnerable our critical systems are to similar attacks from nation-state adversaries and anonymous hackers. This eye-opening book also takes readers inside the flourishing zero-day “grey markets,” where intelligence agencies and militaries pay huge sums for the malicious code they need to carry out infiltrations and attacks. A comprehensive and prescient read for anyone interested in technology and security.

Learn to protect yourself in the age of Big Brother and Big Data. In this explosive yet practical book, the world's most famous hacker illustrates what is happening without your knowledge, and teaches you "the art of invisibility." He provides both online and real life tactics and inexpensive methods to protect you and your family, including advanced "elite" techniques to maximize your privacy. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes--privacy is a power you deserve and need in this modern age.

Discover the art and science of hacking, from creative problem solving to exploiting programming weaknesses. This book teaches you the fundamentals of C programming from a hacker's perspective, while learning arcane hacking techniques. With access to a complete Linux programming and debugging environment, you'll dive into debugging code, overflowing buffers, hijacking network communications, bypassing protections, exploiting cryptographic weaknesses, and even inventing new exploits. Learn to program computers, corrupt system memory, inspect processor registers, obstruct security measures, gain access to a remote server, and crack encrypted wireless traffic. Whether you're a seasoned hacker or new to programming, this book will take your skills to the next level.

Discover the tools and techniques used by professional analysts to safely analyze, debug, and disassemble any malicious software that comes your way. Practical Malware Analysis teaches you how to overcome malware tricks and analyze special cases of malware with real-life examples. Hands-on labs challenge you to practice and synthesize your skills, ensuring you have what it takes to succeed in the ever-changing world of malware analysis.

This computer security book is a must-read for businesses and consumers alike. "Hacking Exposed 7" covers advanced persistent threats, wireless security, malware, and more to keep you up-to-date on the latest security measures. The book uses technical rigor and from-the-trenches experience to make computer technology usage and deployments safer and more secure. With a new "5 Deployments" approach and updated information on Microsoft Windows Server 2010, Cisco, and data theft, this book is a valuable tool for anyone interested in computer security.

Discover the untold story of America's most famous and respected hacker group - the Cult of the Dead Cow. These anonymous oddball characters invented hacktivism, created top password security tools, and contributed to developing the most important privacy tool on the net. Their members even include top executives walking the corridors of power in Washington and Silicon Valley, including Beto O'Rourke. This book delves into how governments and corporations came to have immense power over individuals and how we can fight back against them with technology.

Learn how to adopt a structured approach to threat modeling with this comprehensive guide, which covers all methods and is up-to-date with the latest threats. Whether you're a security professional, software developer or systems manager with security responsibilities, this jargon-free and accessible introduction provides actionable advice without being tied to specific software, operating systems or languages. With tools, frameworks and examples to follow, you can break away from a technology-centered way of thinking and focus on threats and effective operational countermeasures. Don't view software security as an afterthought - make it a priority.

This fascinating book delves into the history of encryption, outlining its evolution and revealing the profound effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Navajo Code Talkers, to the breakthrough that made internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of secrecy as the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known. With in-depth technical explanations and portraits of notable figures, this book is both accessible and gripping, forever changing the reader's view of history and what drives it. It will make you wonder just how private your messages truly are.