Beware The Predator: The American's Guide to Personal Security

by Warren D. Holston, Cofer Black (Foreword), Dave White (Contributor)

SECOND EDITION - Beware The Predator is an easy-to-read guide for anyone who wants to raise their security awareness and defensive posture. This book will help you understand how to protect yourself, your family and business from criminal predators, corporate intrusion, and State sponsored spying. Whether you are a corporate or government executive, a high-net-worth individual, or someone simply concerned about identity theft and personal safety, you should be aware of the vulnerabilities to your personal data and predatory attacks against your assets and relationships. This book provides practical ways to reduce your personal exposure and mitigate risk. Instead of trying to defeat the onslaught of technology with technology, Beware The Predator shows you how to use traditional personal security tradecraft techniques to reduce your exposure and enhance your security, while continuing to enjoy the conveniences of modern life. Beware the Predator provides simple processes you can use to help strengthen your security posture and present a hardened target to the predator.

182 pages, Paperback

Published September 12, 2016

Reviews

[Professor Babur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Developed multiple College and University level courses, first of their kind, using the concepts from Mr Holston’s “Beware The Predator.” Students enjoy learning and practicing good behavior. This should be a required reading at High Schools. Concepts apply to all humans. Read this book if you want to take ownership of your identity, learn to protect your valuables, detect predators in your life, want to be the strong link in everything you do, and much more.

[Bryan J Calabro · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the threat of attacks, stolen identities, password breaches and many other cyber crimes out there, this book is a no-nonsense guide to personal cyber security. It’s more informative than anything. I realized how many security vulnerabilities I have and how someone else can exploit them.

Protecting yourself starts with your behavior. I liked that this book focused on behavior instead of the bloated tech jargon many others focus on about firewalls, proxies, VPNs etc… many of these solutions are common sense solutions…necessary to put space between you and your attacker.

Know thy enemy!

[Brian Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Beware the Predator" provides a clear cut guide to basic and advanced security defensive measures. It's a short read but very detailed and informative. It includes checklists so you can be sure you don't miss anything. This book has helped me become much more aware. A must read, don't miss out!

[Mona H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must have for anyone. It provides a 360 scope for protecting all facets of your personal security in today's times - with knowledge provided in a clear and concise style, along with valuable checklists for easy implementation and follow through. This is a great read for everyone you care about. It has really helped me to think about my behavior objectively and adapt accordingly.

[Bianca Nacu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book opened my eyes to the dangers of today's society, and how to secure myself and those around me. I recommend this to anyone trying to tighten their security around themselves and trying to clean up their technological presence.

[Roncs · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Beware the Predator" gives you a holistic approach of how to access your vulnerabilities as a human, in order to secure your way of life. I highly recommend reading the book, as well as applying the material you'll learn from the exercises provided.

[Damien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you are a seasoned security professional (physical or digital) you should read “Beware The Predator”. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading!