Reviews

Cybersecurity and Cyberwar by Allan Friedman, P. W. Singer

fractaltexan's review against another edition

informative fast-paced

3.5

This book is a good crash course in the importance of Cybersecurity, and the dangers that Cyberwar can, and does pose in a world that is increasingly more connected. Overall, a Great book that is easy to understand to those who may not know much at all about Cybersecurity. It is also quite engaging with numerous focuses, such as on Stuxnet.

aasim's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

3.0

johnbreeden's review against another edition

5.0

I really found this book interesting and gained some insight from it. I am studying cyber security and found a lot of the cyberwar information useful. Admittedly, this was written in 2013 and so relatively older, the concepts and real world elements, including the governmental involvement, are still relevant.

gwa2012's review against another edition

4.0

This book provides foundational knowledge of the cyber realm’s technical framework and emerging threats. Worth the read for anyone looking to gain a base of knowledge regarding cyber issues.

lilreaderbug's review against another edition

1.0

I was shocked to find this book rife with misogynistic references. Was reading it for a module. Little wonder that there is a shortage of women in cybersecurity.

natecoumbe31's review against another edition

Great book. But too dense for audio. Too many terms and acronyms that need reviewing and understanding in a print format. 

catherineabarrett's review against another edition

4.0

Not a page turner by any means, but it was interesting, and serves as a great primer for people like me who work in Defense but feel a little clueless about the world of cybersecurity. You won't be an expert when you finish it, but you'll have a good base to build off.

smoralesjr's review against another edition

5.0

Good overview for those without a security or information assurance background. Otherwise it's a bit too high level. Parts are repetitive as the author likes to reiterate points from earlier chapters throughout the book.

auggiexu's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

5.0

This is well-written, and aimed at the layperson. The terms and concepts are clearly defined. The book is written logically, almost like a textbook. It’s a highly informative read. 

I always enjoy 
Singer’s books, he’s got a sharp mind. He’s great at analyzing current trends, placing them into historical context, and then laying out possible future trajectories. 

skitch41's review against another edition

3.0

Not too long ago I read the book [b:@War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex|20448184|@War The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex|Shane Harris|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1391614131s/20448184.jpg|31478474] by [a:Shane Harris|3140424|Shane Harris|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], which was a great book and brought home to me the rising influence of private cybersecurity and cyberwarfare interests over the government's internet policies. Though I enjoyed that book a lot, I must admit that it was relatively biased in its coverage. In contrast, this book is a far more balanced look at the issues of cybersecurity and cyberwar. Co-written by [a:P.W. Singer|4773028|P.W. Singer|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1366682908p2/4773028.jpg], who wrote [b:Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century|6098718|Wired for War The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century|P.W. Singer|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1427166989s/6098718.jpg|6275882] one of my favorite books, this book takes a question and answer approach to the topic. For example, a subsection will say something like "What is cybersecurity?" and the authors will spend the next few pages answering the question. In that way it is also a very accessible book for people as you don't need to read the whole book, but rather find the topic(s) you don't quite understand and read about it. This also helps make the book very balanced as it is more about giving readers an exhaustive look at all issues related to cybersecurity and cyberwar. Yet, this also means that it lacks a narrative drive to it. Though the authors try to make the subject more accessible through pop culture anecdotes and illustrations, it still can read like a reference book. Still, if you are interested in this topic, this is probably the fairest and most exhaustive book out there that is most accessible to the public.