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The First Family Detail
Dan Emmett, in chronicling his career as a member of the Secret Service, harrumphed at those associated with serving the executive branch who got gossipy. It was unprofessional and vulgar, said he. Perhaps, but when the executive is himself unprofessional … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Civic Interest, Reviews
Tagged Clinton, George HW Bush, George W Bush, Hail to the Chief, LBJ, Nixon, Obama, security
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Disaster by Choice
Disaster by Choice: How our Actions Turn Natural Hazards into Catastrophes© 2020 Ilan Kelman180 pages What makes a natural event — rising waters, a hurricane, a sudden slip of tectonic plates — a disaster? Human suffering — and Illan Kelman … Continue reading
Scams, beer, and the Constitution
This past week I’ve read a few books which haven’t gotten full reviews, but I wanted to mention them anyway:. Scam Me if You Can, Frank Abanagle Jr. If that name sounds familiar to you, Abnagle’s youthful feats in fraud … Continue reading
Posted in history, Reviews
Tagged Cybersecurity, goods/services, history, security, US Constitution
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How to Survive Aggressive People
Surviving Aggressive People: Practical Violence Prevention Skills for the Workplace and the Street © 2014 Shawn Smith 268 pages Most of us have encountered aggressive people in our lives, and if we work with the public we probably do so … Continue reading
How To Be Your Own Bodyguard
How To Be Your Own Bodyguard: Self defense for men and women from a lifetime of protecting clients in hostile environment © 2011 Nick Hughes 326 pages What can you do to protect yourself in the event of a natural … Continue reading
Within Arm’s Reach
Within Arm’s Length: The Extraordinary Life and Career of a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service © 2014, 2018 Dan Emmett 320 pages Dan Emmett was a kid when he witnessed President Kennedy’s assassination on television, but instead … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Civic Interest, Reviews
Tagged Hail to the Chief, memoir, on the job, security
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Inside the mind of a thief
This is a related video for A Burglar’s Guide to the City. It’s an interview between a Plano City police officer and a three-time offender (Michael Durden) about his experience breaking into homes. According to the interview, Duren was a ‘thief’ … Continue reading
The Art of Invisibility
The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data© 2017 Kevin Mitnick320 pages So, you want to be invisible online? Great. All you’ll need is three … Continue reading
A Burglar’s Guide to the City
A Burglar’s Guide to the City© 2016 Geoff Manaugh304 pages There’s really no resisting a title like that, is there? Mind, it’s not accurate; this isn’t a guide to how burglars read architecture, a catalog of vulnerabilities that homeowners and … Continue reading
The Art of Deception
The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security© 2005 Kevin Mitnick352 pages The Art of Deception is interesting at first, but very repetitive. Mitnick, who claims his career as a hacker was passed solely on manipulating people to gain … Continue reading
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