@War

The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex

By: Shane Harris

Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

A surprising, pause-resistant account of how the wars of the future are already being fought today

The United States military currently views cyberspace as the "fifth domain" of warfare - alongside land, sea, air, and space - and the Department of Defense, National Security Agency, and CIA all field teams of hackers who can - and do - launch computer virus strikes against enemy targets. In fact, as @War shows, US hackers were crucial to our victory in Iraq.

Shane Harris delves into the front lines of America's new cyberwar. As recent revelations have shown, government agencies are joining with tech giants like Google and Facebook to collect vast amounts of information. The military has also formed a new alliance with tech and finance companies to patrol cyberspace, and Harris offers a deeper glimpse into this partnership than we have ever seen before. Finally, Harris explains what the new cybersecurity regime means for all of us who spend our daily lives bound to the Internet - and are vulnerable to its dangers.

©2014 Shane Harris (P)2014 Blackstone Audio

Outstanding exposé of the NSA

Intriguing & infuriating. I loved listening to this book. Definitely recommended reading for everyone interested in (or already in) the cyber security field.

Enlightening

This book is quite enlightening especially in light of recent US and world events to include the recent pipeline hack/shutdown.

Fascinating and frightening

Any additional comments?

Fascinating, fast-paced, and more than a little scary. A nice compliment to a number of other books cover cyber issues and where they intersect with terrorism, war, and crime (see also Ted Koppel's Lights Out, Gordon Corera's CyberSpies, Marc Goodman's Future Crimes, amont others). This book acts as a very tightly written and incisive overview of the US government's cyber efforts, both military and intelligence based. I'd love to see an updated version encompassing some of the recent happenings (further incursions by China, Russian election-related hacking) and also more in depth information about what exactly the US engages in (likely unavailable due to classification). That said, Harris does an admirable job explaining some of the technology, putting it in perspective, and keeping his own opinions to a minimum so the reader can determine how they feel about the path being followed. Recommended.

In depth and absolutely gripping - A must read

Where does @War rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top on my list

What did you like best about this story?

Knowledge and depth of the cyber crime world.

Which character – as performed by Stephen R. Thorne – was your favorite?

Great orator - will look for his other reads specifically, loved it.

Very interesting

A good book to read although i am sure it is quickly going outdated as our governments find new ways to spy on us.

Must Read for Anyone Interested Cyberspace Issues

This book clearly states the cyberspace challenges we face as a Country and as individuals. It was hard to put down. In one chapter I felt confident about all that has been done and continues to done in the United States by the best minds in this field to protect us. In other chapters, the complexity and vastness of cyberspace is of more concern than any threat than I have ever known. This book would be a great read for anyone and I hope members of Congress are among them. Excellent book!

Good historical context. Some technical miscues.

Overall, good historical context of U.S. military/government evolution on cyber war and events that drove policy from early 2000’s to ~2014.

Really good

I'm barely proficient with technology. I can usually get things done, but it always takes a while. This book makes me wish I was in the industry! It's technical but even I could understand it. It is engaging & entertaining.

The voice actor does an excellent job of taking what could have been a dry subject & keep your attention.

Good job!

Scary

Important book for pretty much anyone who has ever or will ever use a computer. As scary as Cold War was in the 50s is pretty much How Scary Circle, Port Perry for us forward

Great history on the rise of the cyber industrial complex

A thorough look at the threats facing cyber space. Important listen for anyone who uses the Internet. So basically everyone.