The inside story of how America's enemies launched a cyber war against us-and how we've learned to fight back
With each passing year, the internet-linked attacks on America's interests have grown in both frequency and severity. Overmatched by our military, countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and
Russia have found us vulnerable in cyberspace. The "Code War" is upon us.
In this dramatic book, former Assistant Attorney General John P. Carlin takes readers to the front lines of a global but little-understood fight as the Justice Department and the FBI chases down
hackers, online terrorist recruiters, and spies. Today, as our entire economy goes digital, from banking to manufacturing to transportation, the potential targets for our enemies multiply. This
firsthand account is both a remarkable untold story and a warning of dangers yet to come.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“John represent a superb amalgam of legal insight and great writing skill. A must-read.” —James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence
John Carlin has written a crucial book- for practitioners and laymen
alike-about the evolution, impacts, and implications of the abuses
we've all witnessed, and many have personally experienced, in the
cyber domain. Cyber is yet another example of the dual-edged nature of
technology: huge benefit to mankind on one hand, and the potential for
great harm on the other. And, unique to this book, is the historical
description of how we have tried to respond to the harmful activities that
occur all too frequently in the cyber domain. An interesting read, with
vivid detail. John represents a superb amalgam of legal
insight and great writing skill. A must read in my view. —James Clapper, New York Times bestselling author and formerDirector of National Intelligence
This book is thrilling, important, and deeply fascinating.
Cybersecurity is key to modern life: an imperative for us as a nation and each
of us personally. It's about protecting our personal data, our businesses, and
our democracy. John Carlin has been on the front lines, defending us against
attacks from China, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and criminal gangs. The
riveting stories of these secret battles for our digital safety teach us much
about what America can-and must-do to protect itself. —Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of LeonardoDa Vinci
By turns electrifying, illuminating, inspirational, and difficult to put down, [Dawn of the Code War] describes how 'criminals, terrorists, and spies' have used the Internet for their gain, and how the U.S. government along with international allies, has assessed and addressed these threats... Similar in energy to Carl Bernstein's All the Presidents Men, it informs of current cyberthreats while offering stirring success stories and cautions about the future of the code war... A deeply intriguing look into cybersecurity threats facing the United States that will fascinate anyone interested in technology and/or political intrigue." —Library Journal—
Given the threats
Carlin enumerates, including election hacking and the theft of intelligence
files, responses "created and refined in real-time" are increasingly
necessary-but not forthcoming. Given the lack of developed policy, if you're
alarmed by the thought of Russian election tampering in 2016, you're likely to
be even more so come the midterms-and by this dire book. —Kirkus Reviews
John Carlin has written a crucial book- for practitioners and laymen
alike-about the evolution, impacts, and implications of the abuses
we've all witnessed, and many have personally experienced, in the
cyber domain. Cyber is yet another example of the dual-edged nature of
technology: huge benefit to mankind on one hand, and the potential for
great harm on the other. And, unique to this book, is the historical
description of how we have tried to respond to the harmful activities that
occur all too frequently in the cyber domain. An interesting read, with
vivid detail. John represents a superb amalgam of legal
insight and great writing skill. A must read in my view. —James Clapper, New York Times bestselling author and formerDirector of National Intelligence
This book is thrilling, important, and deeply fascinating.
Cybersecurity is key to modern life: an imperative for us as a nation and each
of us personally. It's about protecting our personal data, our businesses, and
our democracy. John Carlin has been on the front lines, defending us against
attacks from China, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and criminal gangs. The
riveting stories of these secret battles for our digital safety teach us much
about what America can-and must-do to protect itself. —Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of LeonardoDa Vinci
Given the threats
Carlin enumerates, including election hacking and the theft of intelligence
files, responses "created and refined in real-time" are increasingly
necessary-but not forthcoming. Given the lack of developed policy, if you're
alarmed by the thought of Russian election tampering in 2016, you're likely to
be even more so come the midterms-and by this dire book. —Kirkus Reviews
John P. Carlin is the former Assistant Attorney General for National Security under Barack Obama, where he worked to protect the country against international and domestic terrorism,
espionage, cyber, and other national security threats. Today, Carlin is the chair of the Aspen Institute’s Cybersecurity & Technology Program. He also is the global chair of the risk and crisis
management practice for the law firm Morrison & Foerster and is a sought-after industry speaker on cyber issues as well as a CNBC contributor on cybersecurity and national security issues.
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Author Bio: Garrett M. Graff
Garrett M. Graff, a journalist and historian, is the author of numerous books, including the highly praised Watergate: A New History, which was a finalist
for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for History. Watergate and The Only Plane in the Sky were New York Times bestsellers. As a journalist, he spent more than a dozen
years covering politics, technology, and national security. He serves as the director of cyber initiatives for the Aspen Institute and is a contributor to Wired, CNN,
and Politico. He has written for publications from Esquire and Rolling Stone to the New York Times. He has edited two of
Washington’s most prestigious magazines, Washingtonian and Politico.
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