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.

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! 

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.

(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. 

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...

¿Eres ingeniero de seguridad en la nube, analista defensivo, miembro de un equipo de SecOps, arquitecto de identidad o profesional de ciberseguridad que necesita dominar la seguridad de Microsoft Azure en español? Esta guía es para ti. Ruta Certificada: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) es la preparación completa para el examen de especialidad de seguridad de Azure, escrita íntegramente en español claro, técnico y directo. Tu idioma no debería ser un obstáculo para tu certificación. Y la seguridad en la nube no debería aprenderse a medias. El AZ-500 es la ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Agentic Programming with AI Agents: A Practical Software Engineering Guide to Tool-Calling Agents, Planning Systems, Memory, Evaluation, Security, and Production Deployment AI agents are no longer experimental demos. Developers, engineers, and technical teams now need agents that can call tools, follow plans, manage context, remember useful information, evaluate outputs, handle failures, and run safely in production. But building reliable AI agents is not as simple as connecting an LLM to an API. Are your prototypes impressive but fragile? Do your agents break when workflows get longer, ...

75th Anniversary Edition The classic work on investing, filled with sound and safe principles that are as reliable as ever, now revised with an introduction and appendix by financial legend Warren Buffett—one of the author’s most famous students—and newly updated commentaries on each...

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.

Are your autonomous AI agents quietly creating your organization's biggest security vulnerability? In 2026, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) revolutionized how Large Language Models like Claude, Gemini, and GPT interact with proprietary enterprise data. Developers rapidly rushed to build and deploy MCP servers, connecting artificial intelligence directly to internal APIs, highly sensitive PostgreSQL databases, and mission-critical cloud infrastructure. But there is a critical, systemic problem: Most of these rapid deployments lack fundamental security controls. When autonomous agents are ...

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.

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?

If you are studying for CompTIA SecurityX while juggling a job, family, and a calendar that does not care about your test date, you need a plan that works in the real world. SecurityX For Busy People is built for that reality. It gives you a disciplined, practical way to prepare without pretending you have endless time. This book helps you build the kind of judgment the exam rewards. You will learn how to read a question, identify what it is truly asking, and choose the “most correct” answer when multiple options seem reasonable. The outcome is simple: stronger understanding, faster ...

A Fortress is Only as Strong as Its Front Desk We spend billions on state-of-the-art security systems: high-definition cameras, biometric turnstiles, encrypted badges, and cutting-edge visitor software. But malicious actors know a secret that corporate binders ignore: they don’t need to hack the firewall if they can just convince the person at the front door to let them in. In The Human Barrier: Social Engineering Defense for Security Guards, Desk Officers, and Frontline Protectors, Nathaniel Wood Clayton delivers a masterclass in physical security that strips away complex cyber-jargon ...

Get ready to venture into the world of ethical hacking with your trusty guide, Josh, in this comprehensive and enlightening book, "The Ethical Hacker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity Assessment". Josh isn't just your typical cybersecurity guru; he's the charismatic and experienced CEO of a successful penetration testing company, and he's here to make your journey into the fascinating realm of cybersecurity as engaging as it is educational. Dive into the deep end of ethical hacking as Josh de-mystifies complex concepts and navigates you through the murky waters of cyber ...

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.