This book examines in depth the major recent cyber attacks that have taken place around the world, discusses the implications of such attacks, and offers solutions to the vulnerabilities that made these attacks possible. Through investigations of the most significant and damaging cyber attacks, the author introduces the reader to cyberwar, outlines an effective defense against cyber threats, and explains how to prepare for future attacks.

An essential, eye-opening book about cyberterrorism, cyber war, and the next great threat to our national security. “Cyber War may be the most important book about national security policy in the last several years.” –Slate Former presidential advisor and counter-terrorism expert Richard A. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about America’s vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict. Cyber War is a powerful book about technology, government, and military strategy; about criminals, spies, soldiers, and hackers. It explains clearly and convincingly what cyber war is, and how vulnerable we are as a nation and as individuals to the vast and looming web of cyber criminals. Every concerned American should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insider’s view of White House ‘Situation Room’ operations and carries the reader to the frontlines of our cyber defense. Cyber War exposes a virulent threat to our nation’s security.

Rachel Burger poses a straightforward and important question: Is cyber war more dangerous, effective, and lethal than traditional war, as many alarmists want the public to believe? She rejects the alarmist case. The argument she presents is compelling: Cyber war is more dangerous because perpetrators are difficult to identify, the costs of resorting to cyber warfare are relatively low, the technology confers offensive advantage, and it bears escalatory potential due to the perverse practice of pleasure hacking. What follows contains all the ingredients of a sustained blow to this logic: 1) For logistical reasons, the identity of the attacker is difficult to conceal; 2) successful infrastructure attacks require immense human capital; 3) the offensive technology is vulnerable to entrapment via so-called honey pots; and 4) as rational actors, potential cyber warriors calculate the risk of sustaining self-inflicted damage since networks defy tactics of precision targeting. Finally, even if a campaign to wage cyber war works (see Stuxnet), the relative costs suffered by the target are low compared to those incurred through a conventional strike.Burger persuasively blends rationalist logic at the levels of strategic interaction between states, and the formation of cyber security as a marketable product. This enjoyable, thought-provoking read is entirely timely, and an essential piece of literature for policymakers in international relations and cyber security. Cover photo creative commons: Security & Defence Agenda Flickr Account

All superpowers collapse eventually. What will cause America to crumble? Many people believe it will be an EMP attack, a major natural disaster, a terrorist attack, or an economic collapse. Any of those may happen, but one of the most overlooked and yet significant threats facing the United States today is the threat of a cyber-attack or all out cyberwarfare. The good news is that you can be prepared for a cyber-attack by learning about the basic steps you need to take right now. The United States of America is extremely vulnerable to cyber warfare. The reason why is because we are completely dependent on electronic information. Your entire life is tied directly to the cyber world. Just think if the following were to happen: -You can no longer access your money in the bank -Your entire savings and checking account gets wiped out -No more heat or running water being supplied to your home -You can no longer refuel your vehicle -The stock market collapses, creating a second Great Depression Each of these calamities and more are what can and will happen if a major cyber-attack ever occurs on the United States. America is also hugely unprepared for a cyber-attack. For those who do not own a generator, there will be no light, no refrigeration, no running water, and no sewage. Think about that. The devices that you rely on everyday will go dark. The banks will no longer function. Looting will envelop America. Law and order will be thrown out the window. Martial law may even be thrown out the window. In this book we are going to over five specific steps on how you can prepare yourself for cyberwarfare. The steps that we will cover are: 1.What is cyberwarfare? 2.How is cyberwarfare a threat to society and the United States? 3.How will cyberwarfare directly impact the life of the average everyday American? 4.Steps You Need To Take To Prepare For A Cyberattack 5.Steps You Need to Take During A Cyberattack By the end of this book, you will understand what a cyber-attack is, why it's a threat, how it affects you, and how you need to prepare for it.

Cyberspace, where information--and hence serious value--is stored and manipulated, is a tempting target. An attacker could be a person, group, or state and may disrupt or corrupt the systems from which cyberspace is built. When states are involved, it is tempting to compare fights to warfare, but there are important differences. The author addresses these differences and ways the United States protect itself in the face of attack.

Insights into the true history of cyber warfare, and the strategies, tactics, and cybersecurity tools that can be used to better defend yourself and your organization against cyber threat. Key FeaturesDefine and determine a cyber-defence strategy based on current and past real-life examplesUnderstand how future technologies will impact cyber warfare campaigns and societyFuture-ready yourself and your business against any cyber threatBook Description The era of cyber warfare is now upon us. What we do now and how we determine what we will do in the future is the difference between whether our businesses live or die and whether our digital self survives the digital battlefield. Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies takes you on a journey through the myriad of cyber attacks and threats that are present in a world powered by AI, big data, autonomous vehicles, drones video, and social media. Dr. Chase Cunningham uses his military background to provide you with a unique perspective on cyber security and warfare. Moving away from a reactive stance to one that is forward-looking, he aims to prepare people and organizations to better defend themselves in a world where there are no borders or perimeters. He demonstrates how the cyber landscape is growing infinitely more complex and is continuously evolving at the speed of light. The book not only covers cyber warfare, but it also looks at the political, cultural, and geographical influences that pertain to these attack methods and helps you understand the motivation and impacts that are likely in each scenario. Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies is as real-life and up-to-date as cyber can possibly be, with examples of actual attacks and defense techniques, tools. and strategies presented for you to learn how to think about defending your own systems and data. What you will learnHacking at scale – how machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) skew the battlefieldDefending a boundaryless enterpriseUsing video and audio as weapons of influenceUncovering DeepFakes and their associated attack vectorsUsing voice augmentation for exploitationDefending when there is no perimeterResponding tactically to counter-campaign-based attacksWho this book is for This book is for any engineer, leader, or professional with either a responsibility for cyber security within their organizations, or an interest in working in this ever-growing field.

"The Cyber Attack Survival Manual is the rare security awareness book that is both highly informative and interesting. And this is one of the finest security awareness books of the last few years." – Ben Rothke, Tapad Engineering Let two accomplished cyber security experts, Nick Selby and Heather Vescent, guide you through the dangers, traps and pitfalls of online life. Learn how cyber criminals operate and how you can defend yourself and your family from online security threats. From Facebook, to Twitter, to online banking we are all increasingly exposed online with thousands of criminals ready to bounce on the slightest weakness. This indispensable guide will teach you how to protect your identity and your most private financial and personal information.