1st Edition
Spies in the Bits and Bytes The Art of Cyber Threat Intelligence
Acknowledgment
Aim
Audience
Special Acknowledgment
Author Biographies
1. Unveiling the dark: Exploring cyber threats
2. Cybercrime unmasked: A deep dive into the criminal mind
3. Masters of defense: Harnessing AI and machine learning for cybersecurity
4. Blockchain revolution: Fortifying the digital frontier
5. Digital detectives: The art of incident investigation
6. Guardians of your data: Demystifying antivirus solutions
7. Decoding digital malice: The world of malware analysis
8. The cyberattack odyssey: Navigating the attack lifecycle
9. Breaching the wall: Uncovering system compromising techniques
10. Spycraft in the digital age: Intelligence and info gathering
11. Cyber hunt or be hunted: The art of credential hunting
12. The climb to control: Escalation of privileges unveiled
13. Eyes in the shadows: The power of cyber intelligence
14. OSINT: Open-source intelligence
15. Swift response, solid defense: The computer incident response process
16. Strategies of the cyber-knights: Crafting countermeasures
17. Rising from the ashes: The cyber recovery process
18. The guardian’s code: Crafting a secure security policy
19. Hunting vulnerabilities: The art of vulnerability management
20. Unmasking the underworld: The secrets of the dark web
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Dr. Atif Ali—Dr. Atif Ali is a postdoc in Artificial Intelligence and has a Ph.D. in Computer Science (artificial intelligence-based software engineering). He is certified by OS Forensics. His research contributions are in the dark web, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. He has received over 47 national/provincial awards in different co-curricular activities. He has more than 60 research articles to his credit, internationally recognized. He is the author of three books. One, Defence in Depth (Cybersecurity), is taught as a curriculum in 254 universities in Pakistan. Another book, Dark World: A Book on Deep Dark Web and Blockchain Intelligence, was published by renowned publisher Taylor & Francis. He is working hard to make the cyber world safe.
Dr. Baber Majid Bhatti—Dr. Baber Majid Bhatti is a highly accomplished executive leader with strong business acumen and a passion for digital transformation. With over 24 years of experience in senior management across utilities, government, and consulting, he has managed portfolios worth over $8 billion.
Baber excels in Strategic Risk Management, ICT Governance, and Digital Transformation. He has deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, ICT operations management, and service management frameworks. Baber’s career highlights include leading telecom service launches and delivering critical solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity and Strategic Risk Management from the University of South Australia. As the CEO of the National Information Technology Board, he accelerates digital transformation, fosters business growth, and aligns with national objectives. Baber is well-equipped to drive digital transformation for large businesses nationally and internationally.
