The world’s most infamous hacker offers an insider’s view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security
Kevin Mitnick’s exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world’s most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, “It takes a thief to catch a thief.”
Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

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Former Senior Vice President of Apple Computer and close colleague of Steve Jobs throughout his tenure, Jay Elliot takes readers on a tour through Jobs’s astonishing career. From the inception of game-changing products like the Apple II and the Macintosh, to his stunning fall from grace, and his rebirth at the helm of Apple as he developed the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, The Steve Jobs Way presents Jobs’s leadership challenges and triumphs, showing readers how to apply these principles to their lives and careers.

Written with William L. Simon, coauthor of the Jobs biography iCon, The Steve Jobs Way is the “how to be like Steve” book that readers have been waiting for.

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Interesting Book on Steve Jobs
This book was quite interesting. What I found the most intesting is that this book was written by someone who actually knew and worked with Jobs on a day to day basis. Unlike many distant profiles, the author gives us an inside look as to what it was like to work hand in hand with this innovator on a regular basis.

As others have reviewed previously, this book is three books in one. Personally, I found the beginning a little boring and repetitive. There is nothing new that we do not already know from previous books on Steve Jobs. However, as the book progresses, it starts to get more interesting and informative. I particularly enjoyed reading about the Pixar days as well as his return to Apple in the late 1990’s.

I recommend this book to anyone interested in a good business read and informative profile. However, I do recommend reading other motivational books on Steve Jobs as a strong supplement to this book. A couple of them were even written within a year ago. Overall, you will enjoy this book.

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