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Redefining Hacking takes a look at how red teaming and bug bounty hunting are changing, especially now that AI is becoming a bigger part of the job. About the authors Omar Santos is a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco focusing on AI security, research, incident response, and vulnerability disclosure. Savannah Lazzara is a Security Engineer at Amazon, and co-lead of Red Team Village. Wesley Thurner is a Principal Security Engineer at Intuit. Inside the book The … More → The post Review: Redefining Hacking appeared first on Help Net Security.

Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide readers through its core tools and use cases. This updated edition introduces new material on digital forensics and reverse engineering, while keeping its focus on practical, hands-on learning. It’s written for people who have at least some familiarity with Linux or command-line environments, but it doesn’t assume deep … More → The post Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition appeared first on Help Net Security.

If you’ve spent any time in penetration testing, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Metasploit. The second edition of Metasploit tries to bring the book in line with how pentesters are using the tool. It mostly succeeds, with some caveats depending on your experience level and what you’re hoping to get out of it. About the authors David Kennedy, founder of Binary Defense and TrustedSec, is a cybersecurity leader who advised on the series Mr. … More → The post Review: Metasploit, 2nd Edition appeared first on Help Net Security.

If you’re new to cybersecurity and looking for a book that doesn’t overwhelm you with jargon or dive too deep into technical territory, Cybersecurity For Dummies might be a solid starting point. It’s written with beginners in mind and assumes you know how to use a smartphone and computer but not much more. This latest edition, published in 2025, adds newer topics like AI threats, which help keep the material relevant. About the author Joseph … More → The post Review: Cybersecurity For Dummies, 3rd Edition appeared first on Help Net Security.

If you’re planning to tackle the CompTIA Network+ certification (N10-009), chances are you’ve already come across the name Todd Lammle. A long-established authority in the networking and certification world, Lammle, along with co-author Jon Buhagiar, returns with the sixth edition of the CompTIA Network+ Study Guide. About the authors Todd Lammle is a world-renowned author, speaker, trainer, and consultant. He is the bestselling author of numerous titles, and has over 900,000 copies of his books … More → The post Review: CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, 6th Edition appeared first on Help Net Security.

Resilient Cybersecurity touches on nearly every major function of enterprise cybersecurity, from threat detection and identity management to vendor risk and regulatory compliance. About the author Mark Dunkerley is a cybersecurity and technology leader with over 20 years of experience working in higher education, healthcare and Fortune 100 companies. Inside the book The structure of the book mirrors the process of building a cybersecurity program from the ground up. Early chapters focus on understanding the … More → The post Review: Resilient Cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.

If you’re trying to make sense of how to actually build AI agents, not just talk about them, AI Agents in Action might be for you. About the author Michael Lanham, Lead AI Developer at Brilliant Harvest, is a seasoned software and technology innovator with more than 25 years of industry experience. He is the author of 10 books, including Evolutionary Deep Learning. Inside the book Micheal Lanham’s latest book is not an abstract discussion … More → The post Review: AI Agents in Action appeared first on Help Net Security.

Effective Vulnerability Management offers a view of a key part of cybersecurity, showing how practices, tools, and processes can help organizations reduce risk. About the authors Chris Hughes is the President of Aquia, a cybersecurity leader with 20 years of public and private sector experience, who also serves as a professor, and CISA Cyber Innovation Fellow. Nikki Robinson is a Security Architect and Professor of Practice at Capitol Technology University, with dual doctorates in Cybersecurity … More → The post Review: Effective Vulnerability Management appeared first on Help Net Security.

Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity is a practical guide to how AI and machine learning are changing the way we defend digital systems. The book aims to explain how AI can help solve real cybersecurity problems. It does that well, but it’s not for everyone. About the authors Bojan Kolosnjaji is a principal engineer and researcher specializing in AI-driven anomaly detection and large-scale cybersecurity analytics, with a PhD from TUM. Xiao Huang is a Stanford visiting … More → The post Review: Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.

Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things is a practical guide designed specifically for professionals building and securing industrial IoT (IIoT) systems. About the authors Giacomo Veneri brings deep expertise in telecommunications and AI, shaped by over 25 years in IoT and AI applications within industrial environments. As Director of AI Specialists at Baker Hughes, he spearheads machine learning innovations that bridge cutting-edge research with practical, real-world solutions. Antonio Capasso offers extensive experience managing large-scale IT projects … More → The post Review: Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things appeared first on Help Net Security.