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Discover how Google's "security princess" and NSA bug hunters protect our digital world. Pulitzer-winning Rivlin reveals the secretive realm where ethical hackers become our cyber guardians - a must-read as cybersecurity shapes our vulnerable future.
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The Digital Battlefield: Where White Hats Protect Our Virtual Lives
Picture this: You're enjoying your holiday break when suddenly your phone buzzes with urgent alerts. Five different organizations across three time zones are under attack, and you're their last line of defense. This is the reality for incident responders like Angela Gunn, one of the digital guardians profiled in "Becoming an Ethical Hacker." In a world where our most sensitive data lives online, ethical hackers have emerged as essential protectors, using the same techniques as malicious actors but for defensive purposes. With cybercrime damages soaring past $3 trillion annually and projected to double within years, this field has transformed from niche specialty to critical profession. The demand is staggering-over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally-creating unprecedented opportunities for those willing to enter this high-stakes world. Through intimate portraits of six diverse professionals, we discover not just how to enter this field, but why it matters more than ever in our increasingly vulnerable digital landscape.
From Emergency Room to Digital Triage: Life as an Incident Responder
The Art of Deception: Breaking In to Keep Others Out
Breaking Stereotypes: The Security Princess Transforming Google
From Gaming to Guardian: The Reluctant Security Leader
Finding the Cracks in Apple's Walled Garden
The Digital Defenders' Diverse Paths
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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