If you’re interested in expanding your cybersecurity knowledge, we gathered a list of cybersecurity books you should read.
The Cybersecurity Playbook: How Every Leader and Employee Can Contribute to a Culture of Security by Allison Cerra
This book is a step-by-step guide to protecting your organization from online threats and integrating good security habits into every employee’s everyday life. It includes actionable plans, easy-to-follow methods, and proven strategies to protecting your business. IT security is the responsibility of every employee, and this book explains how to develop the culture of improving the online habits of every employee.
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation By Jon Erickson
This book explains the technical aspects of hacking. Erickson includes common security issues in programming, networking, and cryptography. The more you understand about the techniques behind hacking the better prepared you can make your business to stay safe from an attack.
The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data by Kevin D. Mitnick, Robert Vamosi
Kevin Mitnick is the world’s most famous and formerly most wanted computer hacker, and in his book, he explains how consumers’ identities are being watched and stolen. He also provides step-by-step instructions on how to best protect yourself online and ensure your privacy.
Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy
In this book, Hadnagy explores the human side of a cyber-attack. Social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive information. The book dives into the most commonly used techniques, how they have been used in the past, and how you can better protect your business and sensitive data.
The Hacker Playbook: Practical Guide to Penetration Testing by Peter Kim
This straightforward guide features real-life examples and advice from some of the top cybersecurity professionals in the field. For a seasoned security professional or someone starting out in their career, this playbook is essential to learning and understanding the framework for running a successful penetration test.
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