Security Engineering

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security. Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide.

In this comprehensive guide, authors Kelly Shortridge and Aaron Rinehart help you navigate the challenges of sustaining resilience in complex software systems by using the principles and practices of security chaos engineering. By preparing for adverse events, you can ensure they don't disrupt your ability to innovate, move quickly, and achieve your engineering and business goals.

If keeping your business or your family safe from cybersecurity threats is on your to-do list, Cybersecurity for Dummies will introduce you to the basics of becoming cyber-secure! You'll learn what threats exist, and how to identify, protect against, detect, and respond to these threats, as well as how to recover if you have been breached!

(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide is your ultimate resource for the CCSP exam. Covering all CCSP domains, this book walks you through architectural concepts and design requirements, cloud data security, cloud platform and infrastructure security, cloud application security, operations, and legal and compliance with real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills along the way.

Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker's repertoire - why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive spaces; in this book, renowned expert Christopher Hadnagy explains the most commonly used techniques that fool even the most robust security personnel and reveals how these techniques have been used in the past.

This comprehensive guide to Microsoft Azure Data Engineering is designed to elevate your skills in data analytics, pipeline development, and Azure cloud solutions. Dive deep into essential concepts like data integration, ETL, SQL, Data Lakes, storage management, Data Governance, Data Strategy and big data architecture. This eBook is a Number #1 Best Seller in the following categories: #1 Data Warehousing #1 Computer Engineering #1 SQL Programming In today's job market, skilled Azure Data Engineers are rare, and their compensation reflects that rarity. They enjoy substantial salaries and the...

Privacy Crisis is a comprehensive guide to understanding how your personal information is being used against you for the benefit of scammers, stalkers, greedy corporations, and political propagandists—and how you can neutralize those threats without withdrawing from the modern world and living like a hermit.

Claude AI in Action: Workflows, Automation, and Real-World Applications is the complete guide to mastering Claude — Anthropic’s advanced AI assistant built for writing, reasoning, document analysis, and business automation. Whether you are a student, a busy professional, or a developer building software, this book shows you how to turn Claude into a daily productivity engine and a strategic advantage. Claude is reshaping how people work — from drafting reports and summarizing legal documents to building workflow automations and coding applications. This book teaches you how to harness...

Recent Stanford research reveals a shocking truth: developers using AI tools feel 20% more productive while actually being 19% slower. Even worse, AI-generated code contains 80% more security vulnerabilities than human-written code. The problem isn't the AI tools—it's how developers use them. Transform Your Development Workflow with 52 Battle-Tested Practices Written by Rachel Kim, a senior software engineer with 12+ years of experience, The AI-Assisted Developer is the definitive guide for professional software engineers who want to leverage GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, ChatGPT, and Claude...

Fundamentals, Networking, Threats, Attacks, Systems and many more - How to Prepare and Succeed. This book is a comprehensive guide to answering core cybersecurity questions that may arise during job interviews for a cybersecurity engineer or consultant position. It covers essential concepts and terminology expected to be known and understood by candidates, helping them become more confident in describing and demonstrating their knowledge during interviews. With this book, readers can verify their knowledge before their interview, identify areas they need to strengthen, and gain a solid ...

Every organization today faces an ever-changing set of threats in this digital landscape. Understanding how to develop a functional information security program to protect your organization’s reputation and brand from being tarnished due to a breach of your company’s sensitive information is more critical than ever. Developing a functional program that sets up the best information security practices across the organization’s operational workflows, is the leading practice for protecting against a possible breach.

If you want to avoid getting hacked, having your information spread, and discover the world of ethical hacking then pay attention.... Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Cybersecurity: An Essential Guide to Computer and Cyber Security for Beginners, Including Ethical Hacking, Risk Assessment, Social Engineering, Attack and Defense Strategies, and Cyber-Warfare, Ethical Hacking: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Using Penetration Testing to Audit and Improve the Cyber-Security of Computer Networks, Including Tips on Social Engineering.

Low Voltage Systems Explained Case Studies, Layouts, Wiring Methods, Calculations, Testing, Design and Implementation Modern buildings rely on low voltage systems for life safety, security, communications, and connectivity—yet these systems are often poorly documented, inconsistently designed, or explained only through fragmented vendor manuals. This book changes that. Low Voltage Systems Explained presents a clear, practical, and engineering-driven approach to low voltage system design, covering the full lifecycle from concept and layout through installation, testing, and turnover. ...

Warnings is the story of the future of national security, threatening technologies, the US economy, and possibly the fate of civilization. In Greek mythology Cassandra foresaw calamities, but was cursed by the gods to be ignored. Modern-day Cassandras clearly predicted the disasters of Katrina, Fukushima, the Great Recession, the rise of ISIS, and many more. Like the mythological Cassandra, they were ignored. There are others right now warning of impending disasters, but how do we know which warnings are likely to be right?

Are you worried about cybercriminals stealing your sensitive data and draining your bank account? Are you looking for a hands-on guide that simplifies complex cybersecurity concepts and turns them into practical skills? Do you want to pass your cybersecurity certifications with confidence and land high-paying jobs in the industry? If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING… Master Cybersecurity, Protect Your Data, and Advance Your Career with Confidence Every day, cybercriminals exploit security gaps to steal identities, drain bank accounts, and ...

Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security focuses on combining the science of understanding nonverbal communications with the knowledge of how social engineers, scam artists, and con men use these skills to build feelings of trust and rapport in their targets. The author helps listeners understand how to identify and detect social engineers and scammers by analyzing their nonverbal behavior. Unmasking the Social Engineer shows how attacks work.

If you want to avoid getting hacked, having your information spread, and risking financial loss, then pay attention.... Do you create tons of accounts you will never again visit? Does your password contain a sequence of numbers, such as “123456”? Do you automatically click all links and download all email attachments coming from your friends? This audiobook will show you just how incredibly lucky you are that nobody's hacked you before.

In today’s interconnected world, every organization—large or small—depends on secure and resilient networks. Cybersecurity Network Design Examples: Hands-On Corporate Cybersecurity is a complete guide to designing, configuring, and maintaining real-world cybersecurity systems for corporate and enterprise environments. Developed by the Practicing Engineers Network, this book blends engineering precision with field-tested practicality. It bridges the gap between theory and implementation, giving professionals the tools to build secure networks from the ground up. 🔹 What You’ll ...

From Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario, a book on a subject that has long orbited her reporting: biological warfare. A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new...

Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking does its part to prepare you against nefarious hackers. Now you can do your part by putting to good use the critical information this audiobook provides.