Click Here to Kill Everybody

Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World

De: Bruce Schneier

Narrado por: Roger Wayne

A world of "smart" devices means the Internet can kill people. We need to act. Now.

Everything is a computer. Ovens are computers that make things hot; refrigerators are computers that keep things cold. These computers - from home thermostats to chemical plants - are all online. The Internet, once a virtual abstraction, can now sense and touch the physical world.

As we open our lives to this future, often called the Internet of Things, we are beginning to see its enormous potential in ideas like driverless cars, smart cities, and personal agents equipped with their own behavioral algorithms. But every knife cuts two ways.

All computers can be hacked. And Internet-connected computers are the most vulnerable. Forget data theft: Cutting-edge digital attackers can now crash your car, your pacemaker, and the nation’s power grid. In Click Here to Kill Everybody, renowned expert and best-selling author Bruce Schneier examines the hidden risks of this new reality.

After exploring the full implications of a world populated by hyperconnected devices, Schneier reveals the hidden web of technical, political, and market forces that underpin the pervasive insecurities of today. He then offers common-sense choices for companies, governments, and individuals that can allow us to enjoy the benefits of this omnipotent age without falling prey to its vulnerabilities.

From principles for a more resilient Internet of Things to a recipe for sane government regulation and oversight to a better way to understand a truly new environment, Schneier’s vision is required listening for anyone invested in human flourishing.

©2018 Bruce Schneier (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

Great book, hampered by the narrator.

Great subject matter, but the narrator wasn't familiar enough with the material to get all the acronyms right.

policy+technology for a more secure internet

As a security researcher myself I like hearing Bruce Schneier's thoughts on the current state of the internet and his proposals for how we can incorporate good security practices using technology and policy.

Great Listen for a security professional

Great listen...Sometimes it gets a little repetitive but still a great listen for anyone interested in the Security Field.

Great explanation for the state of cybersecurity

Bruce Schneier perfectly describes today's state of cybersecurity, both for private and public sectors of the world. Schneier clearly lays out the dangers society will face if it continues the digital path it is on. The factual references are excellent in this book and was an enjoyable read. I recommend it to anyone in the field or just curious about cybersecurity in today's world.

business leaders read this book

I'm a fan of Bruce. he has a very down to earth and unique perspective on the issues of cybersecurity. Bruce lays out the problems with cybersecurity well in this book for anybody to understand. it's not a simple problem to fix. Bruce lays out some ways on how to rectify or fix this issue near the end of his book. I don't fully agree with all of his suggestions, or maybe even most of his suggestions, I commend him for brainstorming ways on how to fix the core problem of this issue. definitely worth a read if you're in cybersecurity or somebody with executive level within a business