Publishers Weekly
03/29/2021
Cybersecurity attacks happen every minute of every day and people aren’t worried enough, warns Cole (Hacker Beware), former McAfee chief technology officer, in this sobering treatise. Despite the frequency of breaches, he writes, most people assume that they’ll never be targeted and that the applications they use are secure; neither is true. He urges readers to assume that cybertheft is happening and to put precautions in place to protect themselves, their family, and their business. He gives advice on how business owners can best ensure security, providing a list of questions an organization’s IT team needs to be able to answer (“is our critical data encrypted?”), urging businesses to ensure security teams are involved in contract-signing because “almost all contracts today involve data-storage security,” and outlining the dangers of cloud storage. On the individual level, Cole recommends individuals put pressure on their representatives to make cybersecurity a priority, as well as use two-factor authentication and keep hard copies of important documents. He captures, in layperson’s terms, the full extent of cybertheft going on, and convincingly drives home the uncomfortable but eye-opening fact that “you are a target.” Cole’s frank and urgent account hits as a necessary call to action. Agent: Nena Madonia Oshman, Dupree Miller & Assoc. (May)
From the Publisher
Strong cybersecurity is essential for every individual and business in this time of elevated threats. In Cyber Crisis, Dr. Cole provides cutting-edge, real-world advice on how to protect your business and your family from today’s persistent cyber threats.”
—Andrew McCabe, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Threat and former deputy FBI director
“The more I work with high-profile individuals, I realize the impact that cybersecurity can have on their lives. Anyone and everyone has to pay attention to cybersecurity and there is no one better than Dr. Cole.”
—Tim Storey, life coach for Oprah
“Eric Cole is my ‘go to’ authority on cybersecurity. Not only is he an expert, he’s an expert explainer, which is invaluable to both businesses and the media. Cyber Crisis does a top notch job of explaining cybersecurity in a way that anyone can understand. If you want your company or your audience to stay ahead of the hacks, call Eric and read his book. I recommend him without reservation.”
—Joel Roberts, former host for KABC Radio, Los Angeles
“An easy read and unbelievably informative and eye opening. Whether you are a parent, business owner, CEO, CFO, governmental official, or an everyday hardworking individual that uses a smartphone or computer, you will learn something and not regret reading this book . . .There is a reason that many of the most powerful and affluent people of the world have Eric's personal cell phone number.”
—Peter Clark, NYPD Lieutenant Commander-Detective Squad (Retired)
“Cybersecurity is one of the top threats facing any business or organization. In Cyber Crisis, Dr. Cole emphasizes and concisely articulates the importance to every executive of prioritizing this critical threat . . . This book is an essential read for every executive in any industry.”
—Jim Finkelstein, Rear Admiral for the US Navy (Retired)
“Cybersecurity is frequently at the forefront of strategy and investment planning and so often the leadership responsible for securing sensitive data has only a superficial understanding of the elements of true cybersecurity. Dr. Cole addresses this problem head-on in his new book, Cyber Crisis. This book, unlike any I have seen in my career, presents critical issues in a concise and easy to follow manner that most anyone can understand. This is truly required reading for all executives and leaders.”
—Marshall Manley, former President and CEO of City Investing Company and chairman of Home Insurance Company
“From hospital executives to practitioners to third-party payers, the responsibility for data security is pervasive. Cyber Crisis by Dr. Cole plain and simply equips leaders with a working knowledge of cybersecurity and guides them concisely on how to prepare for and manage security threats. This book simplifies a challenging and crucial topic for our industry. It should be a staple read in the medical and associated industries.”
—Paul M. Zimmerman, MD, founder of Automated Healthcare Solutions and chairman of Gensco Pharma
"A brilliant presentation of a complex topic in a methodical, consumable format that enables nontechnical leadership to rapidly grasp and prepare for cyber threats. This book will be the gold standard for preparing senior leadership to manage this exploding threat.”
—William Costlow, president of Performance Marketing
“Cybersecurity is one of the top threats facing any business. In Cyber Crisis, Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of not ignoring this critical threat and making it a top priority. Dr. Cole does a great job of taking a very complex topic and making it easy to understand for any business. This book is a must-read for any executive in any business vertical.”
—Amit Yoran, chairman and CEO of Tenable and former CEO of RSA
“Dr. Cole’s brilliant book emphasizes the importance of personal and institutional focus on this critical threat and making it a top priority at work and at home . . . You will find Cyber Crisis to be a reader-friendly primer on every aspect of cyber threats and should be considered a must-read for any business vertical.”
—Edward “Sonny” Masso, Rear Admiral for the US Navy (Retired)—Flagship Connection
