{"product_id":"code-war-how-nations-hack-spy-and-shape-the-digital-battlefield-hardcover","title":"Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllie Mellen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incisive exploration of how cyberattacks are transforming geopolitics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCyberattacks are the ultimate geopolitical weapon of the 21st century. They are used to damage presidential campaigns, shut down electric grids, sway public sentiment, and cost businesses and governments alike billions of dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular culture portrays cyberattacks as unstoppable and mysterious actions taken by shadowy, unpredictable forces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCode War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield\u003c\/i\u003e shatters this depiction, revealing nation-state cyberattacks for what they are: calculated, measured actions to achieve state objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld-renowned cybersecurity expert Allie Mellen draws on her extensive experience with nation-state cyberattacks and AI threats to break down how and why nations deploy cyberattacks in their own unique ways, driven by their military doctrine, national history, and, most importantly, geopolitical strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMellen deconstructs the most infamous cyberattacks of our time to reveal how and why attacks like Stuxnet, WannaCry, NotPetya, and the Sony Pictures hack happened and how their success altered the international landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCode War\u003c\/i\u003e also demonstrates how individuals, business professionals, and government officials can use this knowledge to understand and respond to the practical realities of nation-state cyberattacks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of how cyberattacks operate, where governments most frequently use them, their limitations, and where they provide the most value.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA breakdown of threats from countries like Iran, Russia, Israel, North Korea, and many others, who fund cyber threat actors like Fancy Bear, Scattered Spider, the Lazarus Group, and the Equation Group.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep dives into the histories and attacks perpetrated by governments with the most prolific cyberattacks: China, Russia, and the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn eye-opening guide to the world of nation-state cyberattacks, \u003ci\u003eCode War\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for business and government leaders responsible for protecting against these attacks. It's also a fascinating look into the world of cyberattacks for anyone interested in foreign relations who wants to keep up with the evolving weapons of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn C\u003ci\u003eode War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield, \u003c\/i\u003ePrincipal Analyst Allie Mellen delivers an essential guide to why nation-states employ cyberattacks against each other, how cyberattacks deployed by countries relate to those countries' military motivations, doctrines, and histories, and how private citizens, individuals, businesses, and governments should respond to the threats posed by a constantly shifting cybersecurity ecosystem. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMellen walks you through the practical, real-world effects of cyberattacks originating from nation-state actors, including militaries and intelligence agencies. She explains what motivates their use so that readers can predict them, prepare for them, and create strategies to mitigate their impact--or prevent them entirely. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author breaks down how the United States, China, and Russia have built their cyberdefenses, including their strategies to protect and, on the other side of the coin, surveil their citizens. It gives a look into partnerships like the Five Eyes, which have radically changed some of the most important digital alliances in the world. The book provides in-depth breakdowns of some of the most important cyberattacks of the modern age, including those targeting the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections, the Olympics, and those against Taiwan and Tibet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCode War \u003c\/i\u003eexamines major cyber groups responsible for past nation-state cyberattacks, the challenges faced by governments, government officials, and non-government professionals, and how those challenges can be effectively addressed. Finally, the book offers original insights into how technologies like Generative AI will change the future geopolitical and cyber strategies of these nations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for any individual interested in geopolitics and how technology is fundamentally changing warfare, this book looks behind the curtain at the threats governments and the private sector face--and how to respond effectively. \u003ci\u003eCode War\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping read for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of information and technology as weapons for nation-state combatants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deeply insightful exploration of how cyberattacks are transforming geopolitics and what individuals, businesses, and governments can do about it\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCode War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield \u003c\/i\u003eis a deep investigation of the modern reality of nation-state cyberattacks and state surveillance. Author and world-renowned cybersecurity expert Allie Mellen draws on her extensive experience with nation-state cyberattacks and AI threats to break down how and why nations deploy cyberattacks and cyberdefenses in their own unique ways, driven by their military doctrine, national history, and, most importantly, geopolitical strategy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMellen deconstructs the most infamous cyberattacks of our time to reveal how and why attacks like Stuxnet, WannaCry, and NotPetya happened and how their success altered the international landscape. She juxtaposes these attacks against the brutal reality of how nations surveil, manipulate, and control their own citizens' data. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for individuals, business professionals, and government officials, \u003ci\u003eCode War\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how they can use this knowledge to understand and respond to the practical realities of nation-state cyberattacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALLIE MELLEN \u003c\/b\u003eis a leading industry analyst who advises the Global 2000 on cybersecurity policy and practice, with a focus on detecting and responding to nation-state attacks. She has held various engineering and research roles at MIT and multiple early-stage technology startups. Previously, she worked with government agencies on election and information security, conducted hardware security research, and partnered with product and infrastructure security teams as a hands-on security practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.96 x 9.2 x 6.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51895690199328,"sku":"9781394285570","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/AXLCKqY-rc9781394285570.webp?v=1782037717","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/code-war-how-nations-hack-spy-and-shape-the-digital-battlefield-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}