Book Reviews
Cybersecurity and hacking book reviews and recommendations
Evasion Engineering
Building Custom Red Team Tools for Modern Defenses
A practical review of custom red-team tooling, cloud-based tradecraft, detection signals, and the engineering discipline behind evasive operations. 8/10.
Heavy Wizardry 101
Shellcodes, Backdoors, Droppers, and Worms
From foundational computer architecture through C and assembly exploit development to a fully functional worm propagating across x86_64, ARM, MIPS, and RISC-V. 9/10.
The Spacecraft Hacker's Handbook
Exploiting Ground Stations, Flight Software, and Satellite Terminals
An 8.5/10 review of a practical introduction to spacecraft security, spanning mission control, flight software, ground systems, SATCOM terminals, GNSS, and vulnerability research.
Practical Purple Teaming
The Art of Collaborative Defense
A hands-on blueprint for running collaborative security exercises that improve detection, build trust, and expose real gaps before attackers do.
Getting Started in InfoSec Consulting
A Beginner's and Beyond Guide
Real-world wisdom on building a successful information security consulting practice, covering personal branding, client acquisition, pricing strategies, and maintaining expert status.
Practical Lock Picking
A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide
Comprehensive guide to lock picking for physical security assessments, covering pin tumbler locks, bypass techniques, and responsible disclosure.