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The inside story of how America's enemies launched a cyber war against us-and how we've learned to fight back
With each passing year, the internet-linked attacks on America's interests have grown in both frequency and severity. Overmatched by our military, countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia have found us vulnerable in cyberspace. The "Code War" is upon us.
In this dramatic book, former Assistant Attorney General John P. Carlin takes readers to the front lines of a global but little-understood fight as the Justice Department and the FBI chases down hackers, online terrorist recruiters, and spies. Today, as our entire economy goes digital, from banking to manufacturing to transportation, the potential targets for our enemies multiply. This firsthand account is both a remarkable untold story and a warning of dangers yet to come.
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"John Carlin has written a crucial book- for practitioners and laymenalike-about the evolution, impacts, and implications of the abuseswe've all witnessed, and many have personally experienced, in thecyber domain. Cyber is yet another example of the dual-edged nature oftechnology: huge benefit to mankind on one hand, and the potential forgreat harm on the other. And, unique to this book, is the historicaldescription of how we have tried to respond to the harmful activities thatoccur all too frequently in the cyber domain. An interesting read, withvivid detail. John represents a superb amalgam of legalinsight and great writing skill. A must read in my view."
— James Clapper, New York Times bestselling author and formerDirector of National Intelligence
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“John represent a superb amalgam of legal insight and great writing skill. A must-read.”
— James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence -
This book is thrilling, important, and deeply fascinating. Cybersecurity is key to modern life: an imperative for us as a nation and each of us personally. It's about protecting our personal data, our businesses, and our democracy. John Carlin has been on the front lines, defending us against attacks from China, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and criminal gangs. The riveting stories of these secret battles for our digital safety teach us much about what America can-and must-do to protect itself.
— Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of LeonardoDa Vinci -
By turns electrifying, illuminating, inspirational, and difficult to put down, [Dawn of the Code War] describes how 'criminals, terrorists, and spies' have used the Internet for their gain, and how the U.S. government along with international allies, has assessed and addressed these threats... Similar in energy to Carl Bernstein's All the Presidents Men, it informs of current cyberthreats while offering stirring success stories and cautions about the future of the code war... A deeply intriguing look into cybersecurity threats facing the United States that will fascinate anyone interested in technology and/or political intrigue." —Library Journal
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Given the threats Carlin enumerates, including election hacking and the theft of intelligence files, responses "created and refined in real-time" are increasingly necessary-but not forthcoming. Given the lack of developed policy, if you're alarmed by the thought of Russian election tampering in 2016, you're likely to be even more so come the midterms-and by this dire book.
— Kirkus Reviews
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About the Authors
John P. Carlin is the former Assistant Attorney General for National Security under Barack Obama, where he worked to protect the country against international and domestic terrorism, espionage, cyber, and other national security threats. Today, Carlin is the chair of the Aspen Institute’s Cybersecurity & Technology Program. He also is the global chair of the risk and crisis management practice for the law firm Morrison & Foerster and is a sought-after industry speaker on cyber issues as well as a CNBC contributor on cybersecurity and national security issues.
Garrett M. Graff, a journalist and historian, is the author of numerous books, including the highly praised Watergate: A New History, which was a finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for History. Watergate and The Only Plane in the Sky were New York Times bestsellers. As a journalist, he spent more than a dozen years covering politics, technology, and national security. He serves as the director of cyber initiatives for the Aspen Institute and is a contributor to Wired, CNN, and Politico. He has written for publications from Esquire and Rolling Stone to the New York Times. He has edited two of Washington’s most prestigious magazines, Washingtonian and Politico.
About Kevin Stillwell
Kevin Stillwell is an actor, voice talent, and Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator. His film and television credits include Looper and Drop Dead Diva.