26 Jan 100 Best Cyber Security Books of All Time
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1. The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data. – Kevin Mitnick
2. Blue Team Field Manual: Cyber Security Incident Response Guide. – Alan J White, Ben Clark
3. Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World. – Bruce Schneier
4. Blue Team Handbook: SOC, SIEM, and Threat Hunting: A Condensed Guide for the Security Operations Team and Threat Hunter. – Murdoch Don
5. Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake News. – Clint Watts
6. Computer Networking Hacking: Ultimate Guide To Ethical Hacking, Wireless Network, Cybersecurity With Practical Penetration Test On Kali Linux And System Security Practices. – Ramon Base
7. No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State. – Glenn Greenwald
8. Learning Malware Analysis: Explore the Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Analyze and Investigate Windows Malware. – Monnappa K A
9. Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies: Counter Modern Threats and Employ State-of-the-Art Tools and Techniques to Protect Your Organization Against Cybercriminals. – Yuri Diogenes, Erdal Ozkaya
10. Cybersecurity: An Essential Guide to Computer and Cyber Security for Beginners, Including Ethical Hacking, Risk Assessment, Social Engineering, Attack and Defense Strategies, and Cyberwarfare. – Lester Evans
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100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime
11. How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk: A ground shaking exposé on the failure of popular cyber risk management methods. – Douglas W. Hubbard, Richard Seiersen, Daniel E. Geer Jr., Stuart McClure
12. Hacking with KaliLinux: Become a professional hacker with this step-by-step guide where you will learn to break a wireless network to overcome basic security and take penetration testing. – Conley Walsh
13. Cybersecurity Leadership: Powering the Modern Organization. – Mansur Hasib
14. Women Know Cyber: 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime. – Steve Morgan, Di Freeze
15. Magnetic Hiring: Your Company’s Secret Weapon to Attracting Top Cyber Security Talent. – Renee Brown Small
16. Online Danger: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From the Evil Side of the Internet. – Dr. Eric Cole
17. Cyber Security in Organizations: A Comparison of Cyber Security Solutions and Capabilities. – E Fritzvold, OmegaTech Series
18. The Cuckoo’s Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage. – Cliff Stoll
19. Introduction to Cyber Security Fundamentals: The Essentials Regarding What Cyber Security is Really About. – Ugo Ekpo
20. How Hackers Can Crush Your Law Firm: Why Law Firms are at High Risk for a Cybersecurity Breach and What to do About it. – Craig A Petronella
Cybercrime TV: Ghost In The Wires
My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker
21. The 2020 Cyber Security & Cyber Law Guide: The Threats Facing Your Organization and the Laws that Govern Them. – Hazim Gaber
22. Cyber Wars: Hacks that Shocked the Business World. – Charles Arthur
23. 100+ Interview Q & A in Cyber Security: 90 Percent Frequently asked Q & A. – Bandana Ojha
24. Linux: This Book Includes 4 Manuscripts: The Underground Bible to the UNIX Operating System with Tools On Security and Kali Hacking to Understand … a Hacker with Networking for Beginners. – Darwin Growth
25. The Decision to Attack: Military and Intelligence Cyber Decision-Making. – Aaron Franklin Brantly
26. Cybersecurity for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: A Guide to Detection and Prevention. – Luis Ayala
27. Security, Privacy and Reliability in Computer Communications and Networks: Recent Advances Reflecting State-of-the-Art Research Achievements in Novel Cryptographic Algorithm Design, Intrusion Detection, Privacy Preserving Techniques and Reliable Routing Protocols. – Kewei Sha, Aaron Striegel, Min Song
28. Digital Privacy and Security Using Windows: A Practical Guide. – Nihad Hassan, Rami Hijazi
29. Foundations Of Cyber Security: CSIA 301 Textbook & Lab Workbook. – David Kim, Michael G. Solomon
30. Cyber Security: A Starter Guide to Cyber Security for Beginners, Discover the Best Strategies for Defense Your Devices, Including Risk Management … and Information Security. – Kevin Kali
Cybercrime TV: Data and Goliath
The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World
31. Cybersecurity for the Home and Office: The Lawyer’s Guide to Taking Charge of Your Own Information Security. – John Bandler
32. Cybersense: The Leader’s Guide to Protecting Critical Information. – Derek A Smith CISSP
33. Handbook of Research on Modern Cryptographic Solutions for Computer and Cyber Security: Emergent Research and Techniques Being Utilized in the Field of Cryptology and Cyber Threat Prevention. – Brij Gupta
34. Ethics and Cyber Warfare: The Quest for Responsible Security in the Age of Digital Warfare. – George Lucas
35. The Magic Zablet: A Story About Cyber Security for the Next Generation. – James Gosnold
36. 7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness: Cyber Security Explained in Non-Cyber Language. – Joshi D Chirag
37. Certified Cyber Incident Response Manager: Course Workbook and Lab Exercises. – Michael I. Kaplan, Robert M. Peterson
38. Executing Windows Command Line Investigations: While Ensuring Evidentiary Integrity. – Chet Hosmer, Joshua Bartolomie, Rosanne Pelli
39. Cyber Security & Accounting Information Systems: Stay Ahead of the Technology Curve. – Y.K. Wong
40. Human-Computer Interaction and Cybersecurity Handbook: Recipient of the SJSU San Jose State University Annual Author & Artist Awards 2019. – Abbas Moallem
Cybercrime TV: Scam Me If You Can
Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today’s Rip-off Artists
41. Software-Defined Networking and Security: From Theory to Practice. – Dijiang Huang, Ankur Chowdhary, Sandeep Pisharody
42. Cyber in the Age of Trump: The Unraveling of America’s National Security Policy. – Charlie Mitchell
43. Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Cyber Domain: Protecting USA’s Advanced Air Assets. – Prof Randall K. Nichols DTM, Julie J.C.H. Ryan DSc, Dr Hans C. Mumm, Wayne D. Lonstein Esq
44. On Cyber: Towards an Operational Art for Cyber Conflict. – Gregory Conti, David Raymond
45. The CEO’s Manual on Cyber Security: How to Educate Employees and Develop a Framework for Security Management Against Social Engineering. – James Scott
46. The Hack-Proof Password System: Protect Yourself Online With a Memory Expert’s In-Depth Guide to Remembering Passwords. – Brad Zupp
47. Hacking with Raspberry Pi for Dummies: Introduction to Ethical Hacking. – Tec Publication
48. Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems – 2008 Edition. – Ross J. Anderson
49. Facing Cyber Threats Head On: Protecting Yourself and Your Business. – Brian Minick
50. Cybersecurity Exposed: The Cyber House Rules. – Raef Meeuwisse
Cybercrime TV: Future Crimes
Everything Is Connected, Everyone Is Vulnerable and What We Can Do About It
51. Digital Resilience: Is Your Company Ready for the Next Cyber Threat? – Ray Rothrock
52. Cyber Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Defense: Practical Resource that Explains How These activities are Being Carried Out and Shows How to Defend Against Them. – Robert Shimonski
53. Practical Internet of Things Security: Practical, Indispensable Security Guide that will Navigate You Through the Complex Realm of Securely Building and Deploying Systems in Our IoT-Connected World. – Brian Russell, Drew Van Duren
54. CCNA Cyber Ops Official Cert Guide Library: Every Objective Covered Concisely and Logically, with Extensive Teaching Features Designed to Promote Retention and Understanding. – Omar Santos, Joseph Muniz, Stefano De Crescenzo
55. Internet Security: How to Maintain Privacy on the Internet and Protect your Money in Today’s Digital World. – J.P. Cross
56. China and Cybersecurity: Espionage, Strategy, and Politics in the Digital Domain. – Jon R. Lindsay, Tai Ming Cheung, Derek S. Reveron
57. Evolution of Cyber Technologies and Operations to 2035: The Future of Cyber Technologies and Operations. – Misty Blowers
58. Data Analysis For Network Cyber-Security: Monitoring and Analyzing Network Traffic Data With the Intention of Preventing or Quickly Identifying Malicious Activity. – Nicholas A Heard
59. Cyber Danger, GCC Countries & Qatar: Computing Danger GCC & Developing Countries Road Map for Cyber Security for Qatar and GCC Countries. – Dr. Mohammed Al-Dorani
60. Cyber Threats from China, Russia, and Iran: Protecting American Critical Infrastructure. – Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives
Cybercrime TV: The Art of Invisibility
The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data
61. The Way of the White Hat: Cyber Security Through Penetration Testing. – Dennis Paul Nino S Sanchez
62. Hacking: Learning to Hack. Cyber Terrorism, Kali Linux, Computer Hacking, PenTesting, & Basic Security. – Seth McKinnon
63. Cybersecurity Series: Password Security. – J Turing
64. Hacking with Kali Linux: A Step by Step Guide for You to Learn the Basics of CyberSecurity and Hacking. – Ramon Nastase
65. Cyber Security: The Beginners Guide to Learning The Basics of Information Security and Modern Cyber Threats. – Noah Zhang
66. Cybersecurity: 3 Books in 1: Beginners, Intermediate and Advance Guide in Cybersecurity Measures Effectively. – Zach Webber
67. Wolves, Sheep and Sheepdogs: A Leader’s Guide to Information Security. – Jim Shaeffer, John Cunningham
68. Hacking: World Class Hacking, Python and Cyber Security Strategies For Up-and-Coming Hackers. – Hacking Studios
69. Cybersecurity: A Business Solution: An Executive Perspective on Managing Cyber Risk. – Rob Arnold
70. Cyber Threat!: How to Manage the Growing Risk of Cyber Attacks. – MacDonnell Ulsch
Cybercrime TV: Spam Nation
The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime — from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door
71. Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals: Preparing Readers for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Certification Exam. – Mark Ciampa
72. Cybersecurity: Examing The Legal and Policy Aspects of Cybersecurity. – Amos N. Guiora
73. Hacking for Beginners: Your Guide for Learning the Basics of Hacking and Kali Linux. – Ramon Nastase
74. Becoming a Global Chief Security Executive Officer: A How to Guide for Next Generation Security Leaders. – Roland Cloutier
75. Solving Cyber Risk: Protecting Your Company and Society. – Andrew Coburn, Eireann Leverett, Gordon Woo
76. Targeted Cyber Attacks: Multi-staged Attacks Driven by Exploits and Malware. – Aditya Sood, Richard Enbody
77. Hacking with Kali Linux: The Beginner’s Guide to Learn the Basics of Computer Hacking, Cyber Security, Wireless Network Hacking and Security/Penetration Testing. – Julian Snow
78. Software Security: Building Security In. – Gary McGraw
79. Cyber Warfare: How Conflicts in Cyberspace are Challenging America and Changing the World. – Paul Rosenzweig
80. Cyber Security for You: The Basics of Cyber Security and Things You Can Do to Protect Your Family and Business. – Walter Turner
Cybercrime TV: Swiped
How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves
81. Cyber Security: Kali Linux for Hackers and Hacker Basic Security. – Erickson Karnel
82. Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Incident Response Techniques and Procedures. – Gerard Johansen
83. LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media. – P.W. Singer, Emerson T. Brooking
84. Cyber Security: Ultimate Beginners Guide to Learn the Basics and Effective Methods of Cyber Security. – Michael Steven
85. Cyber Security and Global Information Assurance: Threat Analysis and Response Solutions. – Kenneth J. Knapp
86. Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel: Subverting the Windows Kernel. – Greg Hoglund, Jamie Butler
87. Bots Against US: The Ongoing Information War Against The United States. – Alan W. Silberberg
88. Cyber Security: Amoroso Brings to the Lay Reader His Wealth of Experience and Expertise Chasing Computer Hackers. – Edward Amoroso
89. The Secret to Cybersecurity: A Simple Plan to Protect Your Family and Business from Cybercrime. – Scott Augenbaum
90. Adversarial and Uncertain Reasoning for Adaptive Cyber Defense: Control and Game Theoretic Approaches to Cyber Security. – Sushil Jajodia, George Cybenko, Peng Liu, Cliff Wang
Cybercrime TV: Manipulated
Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth
91. Cyber Security: Understand Hacking and Protect Yourself and Your Organization From Ever Getting Hacked. – Hacking Studios
92. Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security Law: The Legalities Lying on the Cross-Section of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. – Pavan Duggal
93. Cyber Security: Cybercrime in Terms of a Market of Vulnerability and the Fundamentals of Cyber Security. – Jocelyn O. Padallan
94. The 2021-2026 World Outlook for Cyber Security: The World Outlook for Cyber Security Across More Than 190 Countries. – Philip M. Parker Ph.D.
95. Cyber Security: Proceedings of CSI 2015. – M.U. Bokhari, Namrata Agrawal, Dharmendra Saini
96. Cyber Security and Threats: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. – Information Resources Management Association
97. Handbook of Research: Information and Cyber Security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. – Ziska Fields
98. Computer Forensics: A Practical Guide 2019. – Abdul Rahman
99. Trusting Weblinks: Featuring Sidney the Spider. – Dave Stanley, Sandrijn Stead
100. Cyber Bullying: Featuring Laurence the Lion. – Dave Stanley, Sandrijn Stead
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