Cyberjutsu
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Cyberjutsu

Cybersecurity for the Modern Ninja

Ben McCarty • No Starch Press • 2021

Become a Ninja

by David Meyer

Former cyber capability developer with the National Security Agency (NSA) Ben McCarty offers the wisdom of Japanese ninjas as metaphors for building strong cyber defenses.

Ancient ninja techniques can help network security departments, says former cyber capability developer with the National Security Agency (NSA) Ben McCarty. He studied the ninjas of feudal Japan, who preserved their tradecraft in secret scrolls. Ninja methods of confusing the enemy and penetrating castles have much in common with the methods hackers utilize to breach cyber defenses.

Ninjas of Feudal Japan

Historical ninjas – shinobi – were professional spies and warriors in Japan from the 12th to the 17th century.

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