@War

The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex

By: Shane Harris

Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne

A surprising, pause-resistant account of how the wars of the future are already being fought today

The United States military currently views cyberspace as the "fifth domain" of warfare - alongside land, sea, air, and space - and the Department of Defense, National Security Agency, and CIA all field teams of hackers who can - and do - launch computer virus strikes against enemy targets. In fact, as @War shows, US hackers were crucial to our victory in Iraq.

Shane Harris delves into the front lines of America's new cyberwar. As recent revelations have shown, government agencies are joining with tech giants like Google and Facebook to collect vast amounts of information. The military has also formed a new alliance with tech and finance companies to patrol cyberspace, and Harris offers a deeper glimpse into this partnership than we have ever seen before. Finally, Harris explains what the new cybersecurity regime means for all of us who spend our daily lives bound to the Internet - and are vulnerable to its dangers.

©2014 Shane Harris (P)2014 Blackstone Audio

Outstanding exposé of the NSA

Intriguing & infuriating. I loved listening to this book. Definitely recommended reading for everyone interested in (or already in) the cyber security field.

Enlightening

This book is quite enlightening especially in light of recent US and world events to include the recent pipeline hack/shutdown.

Must Read for Anyone Interested Cyberspace Issues

This book clearly states the cyberspace challenges we face as a Country and as individuals. It was hard to put down. In one chapter I felt confident about all that has been done and continues to done in the United States by the best minds in this field to protect us. In other chapters, the complexity and vastness of cyberspace is of more concern than any threat than I have ever known. This book would be a great read for anyone and I hope members of Congress are among them. Excellent book!

Good historical context. Some technical miscues.

Overall, good historical context of U.S. military/government evolution on cyber war and events that drove policy from early 2000’s to ~2014.

Really good

I'm barely proficient with technology. I can usually get things done, but it always takes a while. This book makes me wish I was in the industry! It's technical but even I could understand it. It is engaging & entertaining.

The voice actor does an excellent job of taking what could have been a dry subject & keep your attention.

Good job!

Scary

Important book for pretty much anyone who has ever or will ever use a computer. As scary as Cold War was in the 50s is pretty much How Scary Circle, Port Perry for us forward

Great history on the rise of the cyber industrial complex

A thorough look at the threats facing cyber space. Important listen for anyone who uses the Internet. So basically everyone.

Thirsty for more

I read along with the Kindle version-- twice! First to hear; secondly, to comprehend and validate. It’s a great reference to the backdrop of today's reality of cyber intrusion on all levels. Don't let anyone tell you you're imagining things or delusional about cyber threats and spying on your devices. The concerns many had voice early on are spot on to what can and is done to the innocent in the swath of data collection. It is worse than you think.

Really really good book

To saw I liked this book is an understatement. It was eye opening to hear about the work in meta data collection and cyber attacks by all parties. I recommend this book to anyone.

Scary

Any additional comments?

This book just may be an accurate indication of things to come. I can very easily see the technology being developed for "our protection" used against us as well and little we can DO about it, even when we know our own privacy is at stake.