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We Have Root

Even More Advice from Schneier on Security
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We Have Root by Bruce Schneier is a collection of insightful essays exploring the myriad challenges and complexities of cybersecurity in our modern, technologically-connected world. Schneier discusses the vulnerabilities and threats faced by individuals, organisations, and governments, and offers thought-provoking commentary on privacy, surveillance, and the evolving landscape of digital technology. This book serves as a compelling analysis for those interested in understanding the nuanced dynamics of cybersecurity.
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You might enjoy this insightful collection of essays if you're fascinated by security in the digital age. It addresses the evolution of cybersecurity and privacy concerns, providing thoughtful perspectives on how these issues affect our technological society. Ideal for readers curious about the intersection of technology and security from one of the field's leading experts.

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A collection of popular essays from security guru Bruce Schneier

In his latest collection of essays, security expert Bruce Schneier tackles a range of cybersecurity, privacy, and real-world security issues ripped from the headlines. Essays cover the ever-expanding role of technology in national security, war, transportation, the Internet of Things, elections, and more. Throughout, he challenges the status quo with a call for leaders, voters, and consumers to make better security and privacy decisions and investments.

Bruce's writing has previously appeared in some of the world's best-known and most-respected publications, including The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Wired, and many others. And now you can enjoy his essays in one placeโ€”at your own speed and convenience.

  • Timely security and privacy topics
  • The impact of security and privacy on our world
  • Perfect for fans of Bruce's blog and newsletter
  • Lower price than his previous essay collections

The essays in We Have Root are written for anyone who cares about the future and implications of security and privacy for society.

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We Have Root by Bruce Schneier is praised for offering insightful analyses of modern security challenges in the digital age. Reviewers often highlight Schneier's expertise in making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Some appreciate the book's compelling discussion on the balance between privacy and security.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119643012

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a "security guru" by The Economist. He is the author of over one dozen books as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter "Crypto-Gram" and his blog "Schneier on Security" are read by over 250,000 people. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, has served on several government committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School; a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, AccessNow, and the Tor Project; an Advisory Board Member of the Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org; and a special advisor to IBM Security.

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