Know-how in cybersecurity proves key to growth in our tech-rich world. Whether novice or pro, one finds books vital for learning. For 2024's professional climb, we gathered top reads on cybersecurity. Each book is a beacon of knowledge, aiding those eager to lead in information security. Expert advice fills these pages, helping you stay ahead all year.

Whether your goal is personal advancement or career leaps, rich with insights, this collection equips you well for the journey ahead. 

The Language of Deception by Justin Hutchens

The book delves into the dark potential of AI. It explores how AI can be weaponized for malicious purposes, covering topics like social manipulation, disinformation, and the technical use of AI in weaponry. The book is essential for tech enthusiasts, cybersecurity experts, and AI professionals. 

The DevSecOps Playbook by Sean D. Mack

The book by Sean D. Mack is an essential guide to DevSecOps, emphasizing the importance of people, processes, and technology in cybersecurity. Mack explores DevSecOps principles, shifting security considerations to the development cycle and the evolving security model. It is a must-read for security leaders, engineers, and compliance specialists. 

The Art of Social Engineering by Cesar Bravo and Desilda Toska

This book aids in understanding and defending against social engineering attacks. It covers the current cyber threat landscape, psychological techniques used by attackers, and strategies to identify and mitigate attacks. Readers will learn about psychological principles, types of attacks, open source intelligence tools, and defensive strategies. 

Project Zero Trust  by George Finney

The book offers a practical guide to implementing Zero Trust initiatives. Through a fictional narrative, readers learn about John Kindervag's 5-Step methodology, four design principles, and strategies for aligning security with business objectives. This book is ideal for IT professionals seeking efficient security practices. 

Practical Cybersecurity Architecture by Ed Moyle and Diana Kelley

The book guides cybersecurity architects in understanding business requirements, planning implementable designs, and aligning them with organizational governance. It covers risk mitigation, secure solution design, and communication strategies with execution teams. Readers will learn to create and maintain relevant designs using recognized frameworks and continuous improvement techniques, ensuring robust security solutions for infrastructure and applications. 

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Operationalizing Threat Intelligence by Kyle Wilhoit and Joseph Opacki

The book explores cyber threat intelligence across five key areas: defining, developing, collecting, enriching, and analyzing threat intelligence. Using open source tools, readers learn about their application, collection techniques, and analysis. It covers frameworks, policies, operational security concepts, and production mechanisms, providing comprehensive guidance for operationalizing a threat intelligence function. 

If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable by Mikko Hyppönen

In the book, the author talks about the changing nature of the Internet and focuses on opportunities and threats, such as government surveillance, censorship, and organized crime. He analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the growing interaction between everyday devices. 

Evading EDR by Matt Hand

This comprehensive guide demystifies Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems on Microsoft networks, helping security defenders understand how they work and how attackers can evade them. Through a deep dive into EDR components and evasion strategies, the author, drawing from red team experience, provides valuable ideas on staying ahead of adversaries.

Cybersecurity Career Master Plan by Dr. Gerald Auger, Jaclyn "Jax" Scott, Jonathan Helmus, Kim Nguyen

This book, written by industry experts, is a comprehensive guide for confidently entering the field of cybersecurity. The book, covering topics from certifications to job hunting, offers insights into foundational cybersecurity concepts, career paths, certification options, and strategies for career progression, equipping readers with the necessary knowledge and skills. 

Cyber for Builders by Ross Haleliuk

This book stands out from typical cybersecurity books by targeting builders, startup founders, engineers, marketers, product managers, investors, and others shaping the future of cybersecurity. Featuring insights from industry experts, it offers guidance on entrepreneurship, industry dynamics, trend analysis, and practical advice for navigating challenges in cybersecurity startups. 

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