Top Cybersecurity Books to Read

Kali Linux: Penetration Testing and Security

The 4th edition of Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing is designed for ethical hackers, pentesters, and IT security professionals. Basic knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems is required, and familiarity with information security will be an advantage, helping you better understand the material in the book. What you will learn:

Conduct the initial stages of penetration testing and understand its scope.

Perform reconnaissance and inventory resources within target networks.

Obtain and crack passwords.

Use Kali Linux NetHunter for penetration testing of wireless networks.

Prepare well-structured penetration testing reports.

Navigate the PCI-DSS standard and tools used for scanning and penetration testing.

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Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 496 pages, 2019

Every programmer is basically a hacker. Originally, hacking meant finding skillful and unobvious solutions. Understanding programming principles helps identify cyber vulnerabilities, while vulnerability detection skills aid in creating secure programs, which is why many hackers do both. There are clever, unconventional approaches both in writing elegant programs and in finding weaknesses. Where to start? To overwrite memory using buffer overflow, access a remote server, or intercept connections, you’ll need to program in C and assembly language, use shellcode and processor registers, understand network interactions and encryption, and much more. No matter how much we want to believe in security, the software and computer networks that underlie our daily lives have vulnerabilities. “A world without hackers is a world without curiosity and innovative solutions.” Previously we wrote about how much it costs to hack a website:

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The Industries of the Future, 352 pages, 2017

This book became an instant bestseller upon its release in the U.S. in February 2016, spending several weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and ranking high on Amazon.com. This is not surprising, as it discusses the industries that will drive economic and social change over the next 20 years. Robotics, advanced life sciences, digital currency, cybersecurity, and “big data” are not merely new technologies or trends; they are industries that will shape the society in which we will soon live. https://kniga.biz.ua/book-industrii-budushchego-007007.html

Cybersecurity in the Digital Economy for Business Owners, 2019

The implementation of technology in the digital economy brings significant changes to business structures, creating enormous opportunities as well as cybersecurity threats at all levels. The purpose of this guide is to help business owners determine whether their company has implemented the necessary measures to establish an effective cybersecurity system and manage cybersecurity incidents. https://kniga.biz.ua/book-kiberbezopasnost-tsifrovoi-ekonomiki-dlia-sobstvennikov-biznesa-0029547.html 

Cyberterrorism and State Information Security, 2016

A complex book detailing how states engage in cyberterrorism, sponsoring entire hacker teams with global agendas that impact the development of entire regions and nations. https://rozetka.com.ua/54814338/p54814338/  

Safe Network: Reputation Management in the Age of Social Media and Public Transparency, 214 pages, 2016

Freedom is a luxury, and internet freedom is a great luxury. 

Privacy no longer exists. A Nobel laureate lost his career due to sexist quotes that spread on Twitter. Hollywood stars had their reputations damaged when private photos stolen from iCloud were made public. A luxurious party thrown by several football players triggered a massive scandal. A nurse who posted a selfie with an anesthetized patient in the operating room lost her job.

Private life is gone. We have Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social networks. Our achievements, mistakes, thoughts, and every step we take are now accessible online to almost anyone, often for free. We frequently share personal information about ourselves without considering the future consequences! This is our new reality, and it underscores the importance of cybersecurity.

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The Art of Invisibility: Who Else Reads Your Emails? 280 pages, 2019

Every step you take online is tracked and stored, and your identity is virtually copied. Your digital copies roam the web, transferred from one entity to another. Large corporations, governments, and other organizations want to know and use what you do, like, and are interested in. Today, privacy has become a luxury that only a few can afford. In this book, Kevin Mitnick vividly demonstrates what happens online with information about you, often without your knowledge, and teaches you “the art of invisibility” online through real protective tactics for you and your family. By reading this book, you'll learn essential information about password protection, the correct use of Wi-Fi, advanced technologies designed for maximum anonymity, and cybersecurity skills for you and your family. https://www.yakaboo.ua/ua/mistectvo-zalishatis-nepomichenim.html 

Future Crimes, 592 pages, 2019

Marc Goodman, one of the world’s leading authorities on global security, offers readers a fascinating journey into the hidden paths of the digital underground (DarkNet, DeepNet, or Deep Web), revealing the methods used against us by solo criminals, organized crime groups, terrorist organizations, and entire nations engaging in cyber warfare. Criminals are hijacking and immediately exploiting the latest technologies so successfully that we are constantly falling behind in our defenses.  Today, there’s no computer or smartphone that can’t be hacked, and almost nothing can be kept secret—not even highly classified military data worth billions. Future Crimes is a sobering professional view of the dark side of technological innovation and the consequences they pose to our interconnected and infinitely vulnerable world. 

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How I Was a Bot, 152 pages, 2019

The author, who once had to be a bot (yes, that can happen), shares her (not always positive) experience and insights on how our internet journeys work, especially for those who spend hours scrolling through social media feeds or surfing the web aimlessly. She shares her thoughts on viral advertising, the nature of online arguments, cybercriminals, and the difference between bots, trolls, and haters. The book also covers information hygiene and keeping a sound mind amidst constant information noise. Written in simple and accessible language, it introduces us to the world of cybersecurity through basic daily information consumption habits, and examines how social media affects our reality. A very informative and engaging book—highly recommended for everyone.

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Electronic Banking Security, 318 pages, 2018

Independent experts and financial professionals discuss how to secure today’s convenient form of remote banking against various threats and risks. This book is intended for banking professionals, practicing consultants and auditors, educators, postgraduate students, and undergraduates studying finance with a focus on cybersecurity.

https://www.yakaboo.ua/ua/bezopasnost-jelektronnogo-bankinga.html  

Cybersecurity: Attack and Defense Strategies, 326 pages, 2019

A step-by-step guide on creating a systematic defense against cyber threats. The book also focuses on detection and response strategies during a cyberattack, helping readers improve their skills in information gathering and risk detection.

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Information Security: Defense and Attack, 343 pages, 2016

This book is intended for system administrators and users of small and medium-sized networks tasked with protecting corporate networks from hacking, data leaks, and DDoS attacks. It covers many technical aspects essential for IT professionals working in cybersecurity.

https://balka-book.com/haking_zaschita_kriptografiya-26/informatsionnaya_bezopasnost_zaschita_i_napadenie-40772 

Protecting Personal Information Online (Computer, Smartphone), 272 pages, 2017

An excellent guide for any gadget or PC user with internet access. Simple cybersecurity rules for personal data will help you avoid falling victim to fraud or cybercriminals.

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And if you’re not a fan of reading, we’ve also selected the top cybersecurity movies for you.