Like his early warnings about alqaeda to the clinton and bush administrations, cyber war is intended as a wakeup call that begins with an alarm and then lays down details. A professional who has worked for 7 presidents from both parties, he is an expert that can be believed to present the real nonpartisan truth behind our policies on terrorism. This is a book about the realm in which nobody should ever want to fight a war. Look over the glossary terms to determine if you will understand this book. He worked in the white house national security council for presidents george h. 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 cyber war 3. Not only had our government failed to prevent the 2001 terrorist attacks but it has proven itself, time and again, incapable of handling the majority of our most crucial nationalsecurity issues, from iraq to katrina and beyond. The next threat to national security and what to do about it. 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. It provides technical explanations, historical events and analysis.
Every concerned american should listen to this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation room. Every concerned american should listen to this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house. In the fifth domain, two of americas top cybersecurity experts reach a surprising and encouraging conclusion. In a new book, clarke details what a fullscale cyberattack could look. But richard clarke and robert knake warn in cyber war that if such a calamity occurs, the culprit behind it might not be a highaltitude nuclear burst or strange solar weather but a computer. Every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation. As cyberattacks dominate frontpage news, as hackers join terrorists on the list of global threats, and as top generals warn of a coming cyber war, few books are more timely and enlightening than dark territory. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict cyber war every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation room. Cyber war is a powerful book about technology, government, and military strategy. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict cyber war.
Mar 22, 2004 richard clarke s book is a real eyeopener. Techniques, tactics and tools for security practitioners by jason andress and steve winterfeld. Former presidential advisor and counterterrorism expert richard a. Clarke provides an excellent overview of policy issues related to global cyber warfare. The next threat to national security and what to do about it discusses the likelihood of a cyberattack, and what can be. Its on the professional reading list and my library had an audio copy. 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. Apr 27, 2010 the united states dependence on technology means it could be paralyzed in just 15 minutes, says the former counterterrorism czar richard a.
Every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house. Richard clarke, the former antiterrorism czar, has now turned his attention to a new national security threat. Bush for an unprecedented ten consecutive years, and he. The next threat to national security and what to do about it by richard clarke and robert knake, harpercollins, 2010 cyber war is a fast and enjoyable read. Clarke and knake provide a clear, critical outline of the large and small ways in which digital technology jeopardizes national security.
May 25, 2010 richard clarke gives a thumbnail sketch of the history of the internet and explains why it was developed without security precautions. Richard clarkes dramatic statement to the grieving families during the 911 commission hearings touched a raw nerve across america. Apr 19, 2010 richard clarke, the former antiterrorism czar, has now turned his attention to a new national security threat. Clarke and knake offer a wealth of practical and achievable ideas for how the u. The force that prevented nuclear war, deterrence, does not work well in cyber war.
The next threat to national security and what to do about it by richard a. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. 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. This is no xfiles fantasy or conspiracy theory madness this is real. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict. Every concerned american should listen to this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation. His writing is precise and his ideas well supported with facts.
He then argues that most of the businesses and much of the. He is the author of seven previous books, including the bestsellers against all enemies and cyber war. Download audiobooks by richard a clarke at and save. Review since 2009, a plethora of books have hit the market that discuss the issue of cyber warfare. He is the author of seven previous books, including the bestsellers against all enemies and. The united states economy depends on the internet more than any other developed country in the world. April 20, 2010 in cyber war, author richard clarke explores the newest front of modern war. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict cyber war every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view. I liked cyber war, the next threat to national security and what to do about it. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflictcyber war. Mar 05, 2010 april 20, 2010 in cyber war, author richard clarke explores the newest front of modern war. Clarke, a veteran of thirty years in national security and over a decade in the white house, is now the ceo of a cybersecurity consulting firm. The united states dependence on technology means it could be paralyzed in just 15 minutes, says the former counterterrorism czar richard a. Cyberpower and national security national defense university by franklin d.
The next threat to national security and what to do about. I found cyber war a very well written book that was easy to read and understand. Bush, knows something about spotting national security threats in the making. He is a recognized security expert who served nineteen years in the pentagon intelligence community. Clarke was the first senior white house official with responsibility for cyber war and cyber security. Readers of richard clarkes new book cyberwar who want to jump to the steamy parts should start at page 64 in the chapter cyber warriors. Cyber war the next threat to national security and what to do about it authors. Since leaving government, he hasnt let down his guard. Every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view. Richard clarke gives a thumbnail sketch of the history of the internet and explains why it was developed without security precautions.
Every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers. Knake offer a vivid, engrossing tour of the often unfamiliar terrain of cyberspace, introducing us to the. Cyber war exposes a virulent threat to our nations security. The secret history of cyber war, by slate columnist and pulitzer prizewinning journalist fred kaplan. Aug, 2019 as cyberattacks dominate frontpage news, as hackers join terrorists on the list of global threats, and as top generals warn of a coming cyber war, few books are more timely and enlightening than dark territory.
The fifth domain is a gripping inside look at how governments, firms, and ordinary citizens can confront and contain the tyrants, hackers, and criminals bent on turning the digital realm into a war zone. Clarke was white house cyber security adviser from october 2001 to march 2003, heading up the presidents critical infrastructure advisory board. Because ive read richard clarke before i chose this book even though it is dated, 2010. Clarke, former presidential advisor with a background in nuclear war explains the dangers of cyber attack and what the us as a country should be doing. Clarke completed a thirty year career in national security, during which he held positions in the white house, the pentagon, the intelligence community, and the state department. The biggest secret in the world about cyber war may be that at the very same time the u. Richard clarke, the antiterrorism czar under bill clinton, george h. Cyber war navy general library program downloadable. You could fund an entire cyber warfare campaign for the cost of replacing a tank tread, so you would be foolish not to. Author of the number one new york times best seller against all enemies, former presidential advisor and counterterrorism expert richard a.
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