Click Here to Kill Everybody

Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World

By: Bruce Schneier

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Very clear, accessible to anyone, nice balance

Clear and well-defined presentation. Lively and accessible to tech and non-tech readers. In spite of the silly title, it is a really balanced presentation of the topic - principles & implications nicely paired with the technology.

Good content with a clickbait title

Bruce is a widely-respected computer security persona, and this book is a great example of why that is. Bruce does a great job of making complicated topics accessible and understandable.

In this book, Bruce argues that the increasingly interconnected network that is the “internet of things” and the inherent insecurity of software is going to cause increasing physical harms, and we need to start thinking about policy changes yesterday to mitigate the effects.

But, not reactionary Patriot Act-esque policies: Bruce advocates for technologist-informed and results-based policies that will be useful and enforceable rather than waiting until the inevitable disaster results in restrictive and penal laws.

Bruce does a great job of explaining what factors are making these policies difficult to implement, and suggests some realistic steps to take us in the right direction.

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.

Same old Bruce

I am a fan of Bruce. I read his blog and I have read other books from him. This one has no new ideas. The ideas are the ones he says in blogs, articles and old books, nothing really new here. If you have never heard of Bruce then I recommend it, if you follow him you will find a pack of ideas that you already somehow now because you have read the stuff from him I was disappointed and didn't really liked to give 1 credit away for this.

internet plus security

great book.covering internet plus security. I had to go back and look at some stuff twice

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

Easy to follow and accurate

Bruce Schneier has a lot of experience and has dedicated his life to writting and teaching these topics. He explains very clearly and easy way complex topics, and also opens your mind with questions and makes you think. Recommended