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crowgirl, 6 months ago to random

I have exciting news. My new O'Reilly book Hacker Culture: A to Z (which is already available in paperback and eBook) will be available in audiobook format on January 9th 2024.

You should be able to preorder the audiobook from audiobooks.com, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers about 30 days before publication. Which means very soon.

I will share preorder links very soon. #tech #cybersecurity #infosec #hacking

Back cover. Text: "O'REILLY "Few tech books deserve the moniker "page-turner," but Kim Crawley deserves that praise-and more-for Hacker Culture A to Z. Nerds and makers of a certain age will find fun nostalgia on every page, while everyone will discover plenty of new, often overlooked details along the way. Our tech history has such a rich and diverse cast of characters and gadgets. They all spring to life under Crawley's insightful gaze. I'm earnestly hoping for a second volume!" -Marc Loy, Author of Learning Java, 6th Edition Hacker Culture A to Z A FUN GUIDE TO THE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND GADGETS THAT MADE THE TECH WORLD Hacker culture can be esoteric, but this entertaining reference is here to help. Written by longtime cybersecurity researcher and writer Kim Crawley, this fun reference introduces you to key people and companies, fundamental ideas, and milestone films, games, and magazines in the annals of hacking. From airgapping to phreaking to zombie malware, grasping the terminology is crucial to understanding hacker culture and history. If you're just getting started on your hacker journey, you'll find plenty here to guide your learning and help you understand the references and cultural allusions you come across. More experienced hackers will find historical depth, wry humor, and surprising facts about familiar cultural touchstones. • Understand the relationship between hacker culture and cybersecurity... "

crowgirl, 6 months ago to random

One of the most interesting themes of my new O'Reilly book Hacker Culture: A to Z is the story of how the computer technology and internet we enjoy today came to be.

You'd be surprised by how old the concept of a GUI and computer mouse is. It sure wasn't invented by Apple.

Register for my free webinar! If you won't be available for 12 noon EST December 7th, you can enjoy the recording afterwards. #tech

https://oreillymedia.zoom.us/webinar/register/5716993083974/WN_xeamclUUS9iQMqLzLIBFYw#/registration

crowgirl, 7 months ago to random

Today is the day that my new book Cloud Penetration Testing for Red Teamers, is now available everywhere new tech books are sold.

"Get to grips with cloud exploits, learn the fundamentals of cloud security, and secure your organization’s network by pentesting AWS, Azure, and GCP effectively."

Yes, I wrote two different books this year and they both ended up published at around the same time. 😅

#tech

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1803248483

BlackAzizAnansi, 9 months ago to random

But really, I'm never going to forgive so many people because of how they responded to Covid.