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.

(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.

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! 

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...

"Applied Cryptography" is a comprehensive, practical, and implementation-focused guide designed for the modern student, developer, and technologist. In an era where digital security is not an afterthought but a fundamental requirement, this book serves as an essential manual for understanding and applying the principles of cryptography to build robust, secure software systems. It methodically demystifies what is often perceived as an arcane and mathematically impenetrable subject by grounding every concept in hands-on application. My focus is on clarity, practicality, and immediate ...

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...

If you’re the person who gets pulled into cloud conversations, asked to explain the basics, or expected to make sense of Google Cloud at a high level, this book is for you. You don’t need to become an engineer to be effective, but you do need the vocabulary, mental models, and decision logic that separate hand-waving from real understanding. GCDL For Busy People is designed to help you earn the Google Cloud Digital Leader GCDL certification while also becoming more confident in day-to-day discussions about cloud strategy, security, cost, and modern delivery. The outcome is simple: you ...

An absolutely essential, not to be missed experience by specialist Edward J. Ruppelt for fans of ufology! This is the first work of any substance written about the fascinating subject of UFOs. Captain Edward J. Ruppelt was the first director of Project Blue Book, and the person who came up with the phrase UFO, Unidentified Flying Object. This work is a unique and comprehensive look at the Air Force's early attempts to investigate UFOs.

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.

If you work anywhere near software, you already know the hard part is not memorizing vocabulary. The hard part is making secure choices under real constraints, explaining those choices to others, and repeating the process across a long and messy life cycle. CSSLP For Busy People is built for that reality and aimed directly at the ISC2 CSSLP exam. This book is for people who have jobs, projects, and deadlines, but still want a confident, structured approach to exam readiness. You will build a working mental model for secure software practices so you can read a question, spot what it is ...

A growly mercenary protector with issues and the off-limits client he can’t stop thinking about. Following the death of her brother, journalist Joanna Smith is on her own personal mission to bring down Raptor Industries, even when her obsessive pursuit leads to her losing her job. But after an attempt on her life leaves her vulnerable, she approaches Guardsmen Security for help. Former SEAL Griff Nyland finds solace in the mountains, but when injury puts his future as a climber in doubt, he throws himself into his work as a distraction from an uncertain future. When the assignment is a ...

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...

If you are preparing for ISSEP while still shipping systems, supporting design reviews, or owning security outcomes, you already know the hard part is not memorizing terms. The hard part is turning a wide body of engineering and security knowledge into fast, defensible choices under time pressure. This book was built for that reality. ISSEP for Busy People is written for practitioners who build, assess, or lead security engineering work: security engineers, architects, system engineers, technical leads, and managers who must translate intent into requirements, design, and evidence. The ...

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies, and technologies that facilitate the management of digital identities to ensure that users only gain access to data when they have the appropriate credentials.

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 ...

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?

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.

Is circuit engineering what you want to learn? Always wondered how one becomes an electrical engineer? Do semiconductors and circuit boards interest you? Download Circuit Engineering + Cryptography + CompTIA A+ to discover everything you need to know about basic electronics. You'll learn step by step how to increase your electrical skills, the anatomy of a circuit, and all your basic knowledge in one download!

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 ...