First published 2008
Bruce Schneier tackles the security challenges that define our digital age. He breaks down complex topics into four key areas: computer security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns in an connected world, the financial forces that shape security decisions, and the intersection of national defense with terrorism prevention. Schneier examines everything from Vista's restrictive digital rights management to the risks of cloud storage dependency. He explores wireless network theft, social media upheavals, surveillance technology in identification documents, and the unexpected crime-fighting potential of mobile cameras. The book includes substantial introductory material for each section plus previously unpublished analysis. Schneier reveals how security companies manipulate consumers and why competent law enforcement officers make poor choices. This collection offers readers practical insight into the security trade-offs that affect daily life in an increasingly monitored society.
Genres: non-fiction, technology, information-science, computer-science
Vibes: analytical, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Period: 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · WILEY