π Cybersecurity Books
Curated reading list to build your security knowledge from beginner to expert
The Art of Invisibility
Written by the world's most famous hacker, this book teaches online privacy and security for everyday users. Reveals how vulnerable personal data really is.
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Cybersecurity and Cyberwar
An accessible primer on cybersecurity concepts, threats, and policy. Answers fundamental questions about how cyberspace works and why it matters.
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Social Engineering: Human Hacking
Explores how attackers manipulate people to bypass security. Essential reading for understanding phishing, pretexting, and influence techniques.
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Penetration Testing: Hands-On Intro
A beginner-friendly walkthrough of penetration testing. Covers reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation with hands-on labs using real tools.
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Web Application Hacker's Handbook
The definitive guide to discovering and exploiting web application security flaws. Covers every step of attacking and defending web apps.
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Metasploit: Penetration Tester's Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Metasploit Framework for penetration testing. Find vulnerabilities and execute sophisticated attacks.
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Blue Team Field Manual (BTFM)
Quick-reference guide for incident responders and security ops. Covers defensive commands, tools, and procedures across Windows, Linux, and network environments.
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Hacking: The Art of Exploitation
Introduces C programming from a hacker's perspective and explains exploitation techniques. Includes a live Linux environment for hands-on practice.
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Practical Malware Analysis
Hands-on guide to dissecting malicious software. Covers tools and techniques for analyzing, debugging, and disassembling malware.
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The Tangled Web
Deep dive into browser security mechanics and web protocol quirks that attackers exploit. Essential for web developers building secure applications.
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