Quotes
“A great overview of our new cyberfronts. Unlike most books about
cyberwar, this one is enjoyably readable. At times it feels like a
modern spy novel, but it is a guide to tomorrow’s headlines.” Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times bestselling author
“A remarkable achievement. Harris uses dogged shoe-leather
reporting to take us deep inside the government’s surveillance and
cyber operations to give an unsparing look at what the NSA and other
agencies are really doing with all our data. In the age of abstract
Snowden documents, @War actually introduces us to the people
running America’s electronic spying machine and offers invaluable
insights into how their ambition and turf battles impact our financial
security, our privacy, and our freedom.” James Risen, New York Times bestselling author of State of War
“Chilling…Extraordinary and urgent.” Washington Post
“Unsettling . . . Deeply informative. Christian Science Monitor
“With a cast of
characters straight out of contemporary spy thrillers, @War untangles the many acronym-laden agencies and their ‘inscrutably’
named initiatives and presents a history of the American government’s fifth
dimension of warfare (after land, sea, air, and space)…This very lively
overview…[is] a convincing and unnerving
story of the current state of cyber-defense and the likely threat of cyberwar.” Shelf Awareness
“Readers will squirm as they learn how every communications enterprise cooperates with the national
security establishment. Harris delivers a convincing account of the
terrible cyberdisasters that loom and the intrusive nature of the fight
to prevent them.” Publishers Weekly
“A significant issue for the
nation’s economy and security…The research resources consist of articles, books, and
government publications, supplemented by many interviews with experts in this
subject…Cybercrime and warfare is a hot topic for the general public as well as
students and faculty, so this should be considered for all readers.” Library Journal
“Account of how
the US military joined forces with the National Security Agency to develop
‘cyber warfare’ capabilities, monitoring America’s enemies and its citizens
alike…A well-researched
overview.” Kirkus Reviews
“Stephen R. Thorne’s strong voice guides listeners through the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that the Internet has created for the military. His clarity and projection help with the complicated passages as Harris dives into technical, legal, and political discussions. Harris touts the successes and importance of the military’s hacking capabilities while simultaneously expressing concern over proven and potential abuses. Thorne conveys Harris’s concerns without overdramatizing and helps listeners focus on salient details through emphasis. He also amends his voice just enough to indicate when he’s reading a quote.” AudioFile
