Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know

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P.W. Singer and Allan Friedman demystify the complex world of digital security in this accessible overview of how the internet shapes modern conflict and commerce. The authors move past the technical jargon to explain how cyberspace evolved from a niche academic network into a primary battlefield for nations, criminals, and activists. They provide a clear framework for understanding how digital i…

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