Books by Howard E. Poston

The gold standard in up-to-date blockchain cybersecurity handbooksIn Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up: Securing and Preventing Attacks on Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Applications, NFTs, and Smart Contracts, accomplished blockchain and cybersecurity consultant and educator Howard E. Poston delivers an authoritative exploration of blockchain and crypto cybersecurity. In the book, the author shows you exactly how cybersecurity should be baked into the blockchain at every layer of the technology's ecosystem. You'll discover how each layer can be attacked and learn how to prevent and respond to those attacks in an environment of constant technological change and evolution.You'll also find:* Illuminating case studies of real-world attacks and defenses at various layers in the blockchain ecosystem* Thorough introductions to blockchain technology, including its implementations in areas like crypto, NFTs, and smart contracts* Comprehensive explorations of critical blockchain topics, including protocols, consensus, and proof of workA can't-miss resource for blockchain and cybersecurity professionals seeking to stay on the cutting-edge of a rapidly evolving area, Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up will also earn a place on the bookshelves of software developers working with cryptocurrencies and other blockchain implementations.

Discover an up-to-date and authoritative exploration of Python cybersecurity strategiesPython For Cybersecurity: Using Python for Cyber Offense and Defense delivers an intuitive and hands-on explanation of using Python for cybersecurity. It relies on the MITRE ATT&CK framework to structure its exploration of cyberattack techniques, attack defenses, and the key cybersecurity challenges facing network administrators and other stakeholders today.Offering downloadable sample code, the book is written to help you discover how to use Python in a wide variety of cybersecurity situations, including:* Reconnaissance, resource development, initial access, and execution* Persistence, privilege escalation, defense evasion, and credential access* Discovery, lateral movement, collection, and command and control* Exfiltration and impactEach chapter includes discussions of several techniques and sub-techniques that could be used to achieve an attacker's objectives in any of these use cases. The ideal resource for anyone with a professional or personal interest in cybersecurity, Python For Cybersecurity offers in-depth information about a wide variety of attacks and effective, Python-based defenses against them.