Books regarding matters of homeland and national security
An integral part of Homeland and national security revolves around computer security including the privacy and Constitutional implications of law enforcement or the government gaining the ability to monitor computer activities. The books reviewed in this section relate to issues of national or homeland security as well as privacy and civil rights issues.
Beyond Fear
This book by Bruce Schneier is an excellent look at the trade-offs between risk and security that every citizen should read to understand better what "security" they are getting in exchange for giving up their freedoms and civil liberties.
This book by Bruce Schneier is an excellent look at the trade-offs between risk and security that every citizen should read to understand better what "security" they are getting in exchange for giving up their freedoms and civil liberties.
Black Ice
Dan Verton has written an excellent book which demonstrates how interdependent and vulnerable the infrastructure of the United States is to cyber-terrorism.
Dan Verton has written an excellent book which demonstrates how interdependent and vulnerable the infrastructure of the United States is to cyber-terrorism.
Database Nation
A review of the compelling book Database Nation from O'Reilly. Simson Garfinkel describes the loss of privacy being perpetuated by technology.
A review of the compelling book Database Nation from O'Reilly. Simson Garfinkel describes the loss of privacy being perpetuated by technology.
Myth of Homeland Security
Marcus Ranum has put together an intelligent and engaging look at the state of national security in America. Highlighting issues and concerns- this book is a joy to read and will leave you questioning just how secure our Homeland Security really is.
Marcus Ranum has put together an intelligent and engaging look at the state of national security in America. Highlighting issues and concerns- this book is a joy to read and will leave you questioning just how secure our Homeland Security really is.
The Soft Cage
The Soft Cage by Christian Parenti provides a detailed and compelling look at surveillance over the past 100 years or so. It will make you think about how some of the modern "conveniences" can also be used to track and monitor your actions.
The Soft Cage by Christian Parenti provides a detailed and compelling look at surveillance over the past 100 years or so. It will make you think about how some of the modern "conveniences" can also be used to track and monitor your actions.