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- Book Title
- The Hacker and the State: Cyber Attacks and the New Normal of Geo
- Publication Date
- 2020-02-25
- ISBN
- 9780674987555
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Harvard University Press
ISBN-10
0674987551
ISBN-13
9780674987555
eBay Product ID (ePID)
21038435016
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Publication Name
Hacker and the State : Cyber Attacks and the New Normal of Geopolitics
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Subject
Internet / General, Intelligence & Espionage, Privacy & Surveillance (See Also Social Science / Privacy & Surveillance), Security (National & International)
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers, Political Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
21.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2019-033274
Reviews
More than any other book, The Hacker and the State shows how and why governments hack one another. Having lived and worked in this shadowy world for many years, I came to appreciate its fascinating nuances, fierce competition, and strategic significance. If you read this book, you will, too. Buchanan shares digital spy stories and distills geopolitical insights that you just won't find anywhere else. Remarkably, he has made his detailed insight accessible to a non-technical audience without any loss of fidelity in the underlying narrative., The Hacker and the State fundamentally changes the way we think about cyber operations from 'war' to something of significant import that is not war--what the author refers to as 'real geopolitical competition.' Buchanan writes in a highly accessible manner, with in-depth stories that will engage the non-specialist., A helpful reminder...of the sheer diligence and seriousness of purpose exhibited by the Russians in their mission...Information warfare is designed to bamboozle, but its digital variant can be especially baffling to the nonspecialist., The Hacker and the State is one of the finest books on information security published so far in this century--easily accessible, tightly argued, superbly well-sourced, intimidatingly perceptive., The Hacker and the State is a great book and the best examination I have read of how increasingly dramatic developments in cyberspace are defining the 'new normal' of geopolitics in the digital age. No book does a better job of describing what has transpired in recent years as state and non-state actors have developed ever-more-diabolically powerful and clever cyber capabilities. Buchanan makes it clear that the future lies not just in Asia, but also in cyberspace, and he captures the dynamics of all of this truly brilliantly., This is a great book and the best examination I have read of how increasingly dramatic developments in cyberspace are defining the 'new normal' of geopolitics in the digital age. No book I've read does a better job of describing what has transpired in recent years as state and non-state actors have developed ever more diabolically powerful and clever cyber capabilities. Ben Buchanan makes it clear that the future lies not just in Asia, but also in cyberspace, and he captures the dynamics of all of this truly brilliantly., Buchanan is well-placed to detail the history and evolution of this new and oft-misunderstood form of warfare...This book argues that states must learn to read the signaling implied by a cyber-attack, in the same way that they would a military exercise along their border., The Hacker and the State is one of the finest books on information security published so far in this century -- easily accessible, tightly argued, superbly well sourced, intimidatingly perceptive., With an academic's eye, Buchanan compares and contrasts the emerging tactics [of digital competition] with the traditional ways of military conflict, nuclear competition, and espionage to make some sense of the new age. The book dissects how governments use cyberattacks to fundamentally 'change the state of play.', A great read, packed with insider information and great stories. But the book alsoo makes an important argument about how cyberattacks are transforming the geopolitical playing field, changing our defense prioritied and forcing us to rewrite our national security policies., This is a gripping book about today's cyber threat landscape. Through riveting stories of move and counter-move among global adversaries, Buchanan explains why we are in a constant state of cyber conflict--where the stakes couldn't be higher. From China's attacks on our companies to Russia's attacks on our elections, The Hacker and the State is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about our security, our prosperity, and our democracy., The Hacker and the State is highly intelligent, important, and timely. Buchanan's chronology of cases, from early espionage to devastating operations like NonPetya, makes for a great read., Highly intelligent, important, and timely. Buchanan's chronology of cases, from early espionage to devastating operations like NotPetya, makes for a great read., Demonstrates how this field has evolved from espionage operations and a field dominated by the United States to cyber-attacks that have broader implications for economies and societies...An excellent primer for understanding how cyber operations have become an indelible part of global relations and ably demonstrates how hacking has 'earned its place in the playbook of statecraft.'
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
005.87
Synopsis
An Open Letters Review Best Book of the Year "One of the finest books on information security published so far in this century--easily accessible, tightly argued, superbly well-sourced, intimidatingly perceptive." --Thomas Rid, author of Active Measures "The best examination I have read of how increasingly dramatic developments in cyberspace are defining the 'new normal' of geopolitics in the digital age. Buchanan...captures the dynamics of all of this truly brilliantly." --General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA and Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan Few national-security threats are as potent--or as nebulous--as cyber attacks. Ben Buchanan reveals how hackers are transforming spycraft and statecraft, catching us all in the crossfire, whether we know it or not. Ever since WarGames , we have been bracing for the cyberwar to come, conjuring images of exploding power plants and mass panic. But while cyber attacks are now disturbingly common, they don't look anything like we thought they would. Packed with insider information based on interviews, declassified files, and forensic analysis of company reports, The Hacker and the State sets aside fantasies of cyber-annihilation to explore the real geopolitical competition of the digital age. Tracing the conflict of wills and interests among modern nations, Ben Buchanan reveals little-known details of how China, Russia, North Korea, Britain, and the United States hack one another in a relentless struggle for dominance. His analysis moves deftly from underseas cable taps to underground nuclear sabotage, from blackouts and data breaches to billion-dollar heists and election interference. Buchanan brings to life this continuous cycle of espionage and deception, attack and counterattack, destabilization and retaliation. He explains why cyber attacks are far less destructive than we anticipated, far more pervasive, and much harder to prevent. With little fanfare and far less scrutiny, they impact our banks, our tech and health systems, our democracy, and every aspect of our lives. Quietly, insidiously, they have reshaped our national-security priorities and transformed spycraft and statecraft. The contest for geopolitical advantage has moved into cyberspace. The United States and its allies can no longer dominate the way they once did. The nation that hacks best will triumph., The threat of cyberwar can feel very Hollywood: nuclear codes hacked, power plants melting down, cities burning. In reality, state-sponsored hacking is covert, insidious, and constant. It is also much harder to prevent. Ben Buchanan reveals the cyberwar that's already here, reshaping the global contest for geopolitical advantage., Few national-security threats are as menacing--or as nebulous--as state-sponsored hacking. Ben Buchanan plunges into the brave new world of cyber attacks and reveals how hackers are transforming spycraft and statecraft, catching us all in the crossfire, whether we know it or not. Ever since WarGames, we have been bracing for the cyberwar to come. Popular thrillers and political forecasters like to conjure images of exploding power plants, food shortages, and mass panic, but while cyber attacks are now disturbingly common, they don't look anything like we thought they would. They are not exceptional occurrences triggering an immediate crisis; they happen every day and impact our companies, our health systems, and every aspect of our lives. The Hacker and the State sets aside fantasies of cyber-annihilation to explore the real geopolitical competition of the digital age. Tracing the conflict of wills and interests among modern nations, Ben Buchanan reveals little-known details of how China, Russia, North Korea, Britain, and the United States use computer code to gain an edge, moving deftly from underseas cable taps to underground nuclear sabotage, from blackouts and billion-dollar cyber attacks to election interference. Buchanan brings to life this continuous cycle of modern espionage and deception, attack and counterattack, destabilization and retaliation. Unlike the long-predicted cyber Pearl Harbors, these attacks are far less destructive, far more pervasive, and much harder to prevent. Quietly, insidiously, they have reshaped our national security priorities and transformed spycraft and statecraft. The contest for geopolitical advantage has moved into cyberspace. The nations that hack best will triumph.
LC Classification Number
QA76.9.A25B823 2020
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