Readers of richard clarke s new book cyberwar who want to jump to the steamy parts should start at page 64 in the chapter cyber warriors. Cyber war exposes a virulent threat to our nations security. Clarke former special advisor to the president on cyber security. The force that prevented nuclear war, deterrence, does not work well in cyber war. Defending our country, our companies, and ourselves in the age of cyber threats audiobook by robert k.
I found cyber war a very well written book that was easy to read and understand. He was national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism for the united states between 1998 and 2003. Richard clarke has a good understanding of the politics involved in technology and why the implementation of defensive security measures has been slow within the western world, especially within the private sector of the critical infrastructure. The next threat to national security and what to do about it audiobook by robert k. It explains clearly and convincingly what cyber war is, how cyber weapons work, and how vulnerable we are as a nation and as individuals to the vast and looming web of cyber criminals. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. The next threat to national security and what to do about it discusses the likelihood of a cyberattack, and what can. You could fund an entire cyber warfare campaign for the cost of replacing a tank tread, so you would be foolish not to. Listen to cyber war the next threat to national security and what to do about it by richard a. Every concerned american should listen to this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation room.
This is the first book about the war of the future cyber war and a convincing argument that we may already be in peril of. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict cyber war. Clarke and knake provide a clear, critical outline of the large and small ways in which digital technology jeopardizes national security. The next threat to national security and what to do about it. Richard alan clarke born october 27, 1950 is an american former government official.
A novel 20150603 hardcover jan 1, 1900 by richard a. The author has had a political career which has reached the highest levels of the pentagon. Clarke audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. The next threat to national security and what to do about. Knake offer a vivid, engrossing tour of the often unfamiliar terrain of cyberspace, introducing us to the scientists, executives, and public servants who have learned through hard experience how government agencies and private firms can fend off cyber threats. Cyber war is a powerful book about technology, government, and military strategy. Author of the number one new york times best seller against all enemies, former presidential advisor and counterterrorism expert richard a. It explains clearly and convincingly what cyber war is, how cyber weapons work, and how vulnerable we are as a nation and as individuals to the vast and looming web of cyber. People often ask which genre do you prefer to write, fiction or nonfiction. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflictcyber war. In the conclusion it need to state things that you gathered from the book.
Clarke s books include both nonfiction 5 and fiction 4. He is obviously a very driven and intelligent man and his analysis of the new phenomenon that is cyber war. Defending our country, our companies, and ourselves in the age of cyber threats. A few years back, the us air force presented me with a. Clarke, a veteran of thirty years in national security and over a decade in the white house, is now the ceo of a cyber security consulting firm. He then argues that most of the businesses and much of.
The entire phenomenon of cyber war is shrouded in such government secrecy that it makes the cold war look like a time of openness and transparency. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in. Read cyber war the next threat to national security and what to do about it by richard a. April 20, 2010 in cyber war, author richard clarke explores the newest front of modern war. The biggest secret in the world about cyber war may be that at the very same time the u. Clarke served in the us government for thirty years, including as white house counterterrorism coordinator under presidents bill clinton and george w. The next threat to national security and what to do about it by richard a. This is no xfiles fantasy or conspiracy theory madness this is real. The next threat to national security and what to do about it discusses the likelihood of a cyberattack, and what can be done to prevent it, with the.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Write a summary of this book, and some key points per chapter if any, and a conclusion. Pete larkin cyber war by richard a clarke robert k knake read by. His seminal work on terrorism and al qaeda, against all enemies, was a number one ny times best seller. Richard clarke gives a thumbnail sketch of the history of the internet and explains why it was developed without security precautions. Cyber war is my fifth book and my third nonfiction. Clarke, a veteran of thirty years in national security and over a decade in.
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