Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, this book explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system.
“…a fascinating read…” (
ForTean Times, June 2004)
"...a lot of interesting cautionary tales..." (New Scientist, January 2004)
Kevin Mitnick is the founder of Defensive Thinking, an information security firm, and speaks widely on security issues. He has appeared on 60 Minutes and elsewhere in the media, and his exploits have spawned several bestselling books, including The Fugitive Game.
William Simon is the bestselling author of more than twenty books.