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15 Oct 2025Hacking For Dummies, 8th edition…It’s official!
After months of writing, revising, and updating real-world examples, Hacking For Dummies, 8th Edition is finally out in the wild.👉 Get it here on Amazon (affiliate link) This book has been a part of my professional life for over two decades now. Thanks to you — my readers, clients, and colleagues — it’s been translated into nine languages and remains the top-selling book in its category over the past decade. ...
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07 Feb 2019Hacking For Dummies now in its 9th language
I just found out from my publisher, Wiley, that my book Hacking For Dummies is being published in Dutch. That makes the ninth language for my book since its inception way back in 2003. Here's the full list of languages: English German (including the new 6th edition)DutchHindiFrenchPortugueseSimplified ChineseItalianBulgarian I'm eager to see what the next language will be! I really hope you'll check out my book. Of course, I'm a ...
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13 Jul 2018
Introducing my brand new vulnerability and penetration testing book: Hacking For Dummies, 6th edition
Want to learn the essentials of vulnerability and penetration testing? Looking for insight into which testing tools you need to use to get the job done right? Maybe you need help in determining the difference between the vital few security vulnerabilities and the trivial many that sidetrack so many people? Perhaps you need help selling information security to management and keeping them on board with what you're doing? Well, if ...
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14 Jan 2016Hacking For Dummies, 5th edition – Brand new and more of what it oughta be
It's official - the 5th edition of my book Hacking For Dummies is out!Outside of the first edition that was written 13 years ago, this new edition has, by far, the most updates and improvements yet. All based on the mistakes I make and the things I learn in my hands-on work performing independent security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, I feel like Hacking For Dummies has come of age.In ...
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23 Jun 2015
HIPAA Security Rule compliance tips, advice, and resources
There's a lot going on in the world of healthcare, including HIPAA compliance. This applies not only to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and the like but also any business and subcontractor that does business in this space.If you or someone you know falls under this umbrella, here are a few things I've written over the past several months that can help: What Security Professionals Need to Know about HIPAA‘Yes, HIPAA ...
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18 Aug 2014
A resource to help with PCI DSS 3.0’s penetration testing methodology requirements
PCI DSS has been getting a lot of buzz lately and the latest version 3.0 will continue gaining momentum until the many small and medium-sized businesses get their arms around the new requirements. Of particular interest is the updated requirement 11.3 (below) which is much more prescriptive on how to find the actual security flaws that matter. I've always believe that you can't secure what you don't acknowledge...PCI DSS 3.0 ...
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14 Aug 2012
Aiming for the CISSP? Check out this book.
I recently completed the technical edits for the new book CISSP For Dummies, 4th edition. It's a great book (not because of my contribution!) that I wish I would've had when I was studying for my CISSP test back in 2001. If you're prepping for the CISSP exam or just want to brush up on the fundamental concepts of information security, this book is a must-have. Just keep in mind ...
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11 Jan 2012
Great year for my book Hacking For Dummies, 3rd edition
2011 was a great year for me in so many ways. I feel extremely blessed and very lucky. Part of this was related to my book Hacking For Dummies, which is now in its third edition. I knew that sales were up - I believe in large part due to all the speaking engagements I did for TechTarget and others.Well, I just found out from my publisher that it's safe ...
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24 Jan 2011
My book Hacking For Dummies is now in 3 languages
I was just told by my acquisitions editor at Wiley that my book Hacking For Dummies is being made available as an Italian language publication.English, Estonian (I know, who would've thought!?) and now Italian...cool....
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11 Jan 2011
My “new” book on ethical hacking turns 1
Today marks the one year anniversary of the publication of my "new" book Hacking For Dummies, 3rd edition.Wow, how time has flown by! Thanks so much to those of you who have provided both kind words and constructive criticism via your emails, Amazon.com reviews, and in your own independent sites and blogs. No doubt it'll soon be time to start planning out the 4th edition. Until then......
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