Main Argument: The argument of this book is to help educate people on cyber crimes. Branigan includes stories of hacking, viruses, identity theft, etc. in order to understand them. The goal is to inform readers about why and how hackers conduct cyber…
Main Argument: This book argues that before engaging into detailed, complicated texts about cyberwar and cyber attacks, one should have a general grasp of what the larger issues are. While the book moves beyond concepts like "hackers" and…
Main Argument: The authors identify new hacking techniques and abilities. Essentially, this book provides examples of hacking attacks and helps prepare for any future cyber threat. They emphasize that hackers now use social media sites, mobile…
Main Argument: This book mainly addresses cybersecurity from the perspective of the private sector. The goal is to expose people to best industry practices and standards for how to address cybercrime. An important feature of corporate cybersecurity…
Main Argument: This book addresses the issue of what conquest means in cyberspace because the perimeter of that space is undefined. Libicki argues that warfare in cyberspace is significantly different than in conventional locations (i.e. land, air,…
Main Argument: This book develops an analytical framework for understanding cyberwar in the realm of military strategy. Rattray details how cyberwar is conducted and how computer systems can be penetrated and disrupted. He then proceeds by comparing…
Main Argument: This book argues that cyberwar is a growing and real threat by discussing several examples of cyber attacks. Stiennon discusses the implications and priorities for cyberwar policy. He also provides some guidance to private sector…
Main Argument: This book provides a fairly comprehensive overview of a variety of cybersecurity issues. It is written for a general audience that wants to learn the background and current composition of the cybersecurity landscape, including private…
Main Argument:The goal of this book is to develop a coherent framework for how to address cybersecurity policy. The authors recognize that cyberspace offers new opportunities, but also poses challenges for internet users. Policy experts worked with…
Main Argument: The authors argue that policymakers and the public are largely ignorant of the threat posed by cyberwar. They detail how cyberwar is conducted around the world and what could happen if the threat is not addressed. They also make…