Zero Days, Thousands of Nights


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Zero-day vulnerabilities--software vulnerabilities for which no patch or fix has been publicly released-- and their exploits are useful in cyber operations--whether by criminals, militaries, or governments--as well as in defensive and academic settings. This report provides findings from real-world zero-day vulnerability and exploit data that could augment conventional proxy examples and expert opinion, complement current efforts to create a framework for deciding whether to disclose or retain a cache of zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits, inform ongoing policy debates regarding stockpiling and vulnerability disclosure, and add extra context for those examining the implications and resulting liability of attacks and data breaches for U.S. consumers, companies, insurers, and for the civil justice system broadly. The authors provide insights about the zero-day vulnerability research and exploit development industry; give information on what proportion of zero-day vulnerabilities are alive (undisclosed), dead (known), or somewhere in between; and establish some baseline metrics regarding the average lifespan of zero-day vulnerabilities, the likelihood of another party discovering a vulnerability within a given time period, and the time and costs involved in developing an exploit for a zero-day vulnerability"--Publisher's description.




Zero Day


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An airliner's controls abruptly fail mid-flight over the Atlantic. An oil tanker runs aground in Japan when its navigational system suddenly stops dead. Hospitals everywhere have to abandon their computer databases when patients die after being administered incorrect dosages of their medicine. In the Midwest, a nuclear power plant nearly becomes the next Chernobyl when its cooling systems malfunction. At first, these random computer failures seem like unrelated events. But Jeff Aiken, a former government analyst who quit in disgust after witnessing the gross errors that led up to 9/11, thinks otherwise. Jeff fears a more serious attack targeting the United States computer infrastructure is already under way. And as other menacing computer malfunctions pop up around the world, some with deadly results, he realizes that there isn't much time if he hopes to prevent an international catastrophe. Written by a global authority on cyber security, Zero Day presents a chilling "what if" scenario that, in a world completely reliant on technology, is more than possible today---it's a cataclysmic disaster just waiting to happen.




Zero Harm: How to Achieve Patient and Workforce Safety in Healthcare


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From the nation’s leading experts in healthcare safety—the first comprehensive guide to delivering care that ensures the safety of patients and staff alike.One of the primary tenets among healthcare professionals is, “First, do no harm.” Achieving this goal means ensuring the safety of both patient and caregiver. Every year in the United States alone, an estimated 4.8 million hospital patients suffer serious harm that is preventable. To address this industry-wide problem—and provide evidence-based solutions—a team of award-winning safety specialists from Press Ganey/Healthcare Performance Improvement have applied their decades of experience and research to the subject of patient and workforce safety. Their mission is to achieve zero harm in the healthcare industry, a lofty goal that some hospitals have already accomplished—which you can, too.Combining the latest advances in safety science, data technology, and high reliability solutions, this step-by-step guide shows you how to implement 6 simple principles in your workplace. 1. Commit to the goal of zero harm.2. Become more patient-centric.3. Recognize the interdependency of safety, quality, and patient-centricity.4. Adopt good data and analytics.5. Transform culture and leadership.6. Focus on accountability and execution.In Zero Harm, the world’s leading safety experts share practical, day-to-day solutions that combine the latest tools and technologies in healthcare today with the best safety practices from high-risk, yet high-reliability industries, such as aviation, nuclear power, and the United States military. Using these field-tested methods, you can develop new leadership initiatives, educate workers on the universal skills that can save lives, organize and train safety action teams, implement reliability management systems, and create long-term, transformational change. You’ll read case studies and success stories from your industry colleagues—and discover the most effective ways to utilize patient data, information sharing, and other up-to-the-minute technologies. It’s a complete workplace-ready program that’s proven to reduce preventable errors and produce measurable results—by putting the patient, and safety, first.




Zero-Day Exploit


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The realistic portrayals of researching, developing, and ultimately defending the Internet from a malicious "Zero-Day" attack will appeal to every corner of the IT community. Although finctional, the numerous accounts of real events and references to real people will ring true with every member of the security community. This book will also satisfy those not on the "inside" of this community, who are fascinated by the real tactics and motives of criminal, malicous hackers and those who defent the Internet from them.* The realistic portrayals of researching, developing, and ultimately defending the Internet from a malicious "Zero-Day" attack will appeal to every corner of the IT community.* This book will entertain, educate, and enlighten the security and IT community about the world of elite security professionals who safeguard the Internet from the most dangerous cyber criminals and terrorists.* Although finctional, the numerous accounts of real events and references to real people will ring true with every member of the security community.




Countdown to Zero Day


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A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb. “Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington Post The virus now known as Stuxnet was unlike any other piece of malware built before: Rather than simply hijacking targeted computers or stealing information from them, it proved that a piece of code could escape the digital realm and wreak actual, physical destruction—in this case, on an Iranian nuclear facility. In these pages, journalist Kim Zetter tells the whole story behind the world’s first cyberweapon, covering its genesis in the corridors of the White House and its effects in Iran—and telling the spectacular, unlikely tale of the security geeks who managed to unravel a top secret sabotage campaign years in the making. But Countdown to Zero Day also ranges beyond Stuxnet itself, exploring the history of cyberwarfare and its future, showing us what might happen should our infrastructure be targeted by a Stuxnet-style attack, and ultimately, providing a portrait of a world at the edge of a new kind of war.




From Accidents to Zero


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As leaders increasingly understand the importance of good safety practice to support their business objectives, safety and health practitioners develop better tools and solutions. However, there is still a gulf between these two groups where engagement, communication and shared understanding can be found lacking. From Accidents to Zero opens up the field of safety culture and breaks it down into bite-sized pieces to facilitate new, critical thought and inspire practical action. Based on the concept of creating safety, as opposed to just preventing accidents, each of the 26 chapters in this user-friendly book includes explanation, commentary, reflections and practical activities designed to systematically and sustainably improve workplace safety culture. Core topics range from behaviour to values, daily rituals to unsafe acts, felt leadership to trust. Andrew Sharman's practical guide blends current academic thinking with authoritative guidance and sets up the opportunity for all parts of the organization to close the gap by providing very clear steps to thinking and acting differently. It sparks insight into how both traditional methods and novel approaches can be brought to life in real world situations. From Accidents to Zero offers a clear route to culture change through over one hundred pragmatic ideas to motivate and lead people, influence behaviour and drive a positive evolution in workplace safety.




No Zero Days Journal


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In your hands right now is the tool that will, once and for all, help you develop the lifetime habit of consistent exercise so you can take control of your health and live your life with the energy, drive, and determination that you've always craved.Sounds like another overhyped promise that will inevitably be left unfulfilled, doesn't it? I would think so too.But I've seen firsthand the No Zero Days strategy used to develop consistency with my health, my wife's, and hundreds of our clients in the last couple years and now I want to share it with you.Before we dive into what it is and how to use it, let me ask you a question. Does this cycle sound familiar?You feel disgusted, ashamed, and embarrassed at your inability to stay on track with your workouts until finally you say to yourself: you know what, screw this! Time for a change.So you buy a gym membership, that new pair of workout clothes you've had your eyes on, and/or finally Swipe Up and purchase the 6 week workout ebook from your favorite Instagram Fitness Model that you've been following for years and start their program.At first, you're ecstatic. You're riding the wave of motivation as you crush your workout each day and feel invincible. Can't stop, won't stop.Then a week or two goes by and, although you're sore and a little fatigued, you're feeling pretty good about yourself and the progress you're making. New me, who dis?Another week or two goes by and that new lifestyle you've been working so hard on just isn't as fun anymore. The drive to the gym is inconvenient, you're missing out on more and more social events, and to top it all off - the scale has barely moved! Wtf?You know what comes next. Your workouts are back to a bare minimum and you've traded your Power Hours at the gym back in for Happy Hours at the bar.Wash, rinse, repeat. Back to square one. If your past sounds anything similar to this, you are not alone. My wife (Dominique) and I were stuck in this vicious cycle after successfully developing the habits of excessive drinking and late night binge eating while in college.I'll go deeper into our back story in the next chapter but (as you know) this book isn't about us. It's about you. It's about becoming consistent with your workouts so that you never feel stuck, lost, or confused when it comes to your health again.This idea of No Zero Days is not my own and I can't take credit for its origin but I've created an accountability system around it that will be ridiculously simple and easy to follow which will help you become self-sufficient with its execution as my wife and I have done for hundreds of the clients we've worked with.Since most people who buy a journal won't actually stick with it, I'm not going to waste your time by beating around the bush. You're going to receive the tool that can transform your life right here, right now in the introduction because I care more about you actually implementing and creating this sustainable lifetime habit more than anything else. It's the reason I've created this journalThe No Zero Days strategy is very simple. It means that every day, no matter what, you do SOMETHING (no matter how small) to move your body and get one day closer to your goals. The beauty and power of this is that all you need is at least one minute per day to stay on track.The "magic ingredient" to making this simple, powerful tool work will be journaling your daily activity. Let me repeat that because I realize how easy it can be to skim by it: the key to making No Zero Days works is journaling your workout each day here.Ready to begin? Grab your journal and let's get to work.




Zero Day: Novice No More


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🔒 ZERO DAY: Novice No More - Unlock the Secrets of Cybersecurity Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of cybersecurity? Look no further than the "ZERO DAY: Novice No More" book bundle, your comprehensive guide to exposing software vulnerabilities and eliminating bugs. This bundle is your ticket to mastering the art of safeguarding digital systems, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned IT professional. 📚 What's Inside the Bundle: 📘 Book 1 - ZERO DAY DEMYSTIFIED: Start your cybersecurity journey with a solid foundation. This beginner's guide breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible pieces, making it accessible to all. Learn how to identify, understand, and address software vulnerabilities confidently. 📗 Book 2 - ZERO DAY EXPOSED: Transition from novice to intermediate with this book, where you'll explore advanced techniques for identifying and patching software bugs. Bridge the gap between basic understanding and comprehensive expertise. 📙 Book 3 - MASTERING ZERO DAY: Are you ready to become an advanced practitioner? This book unveils cutting-edge strategies and methodologies used by cybersecurity experts. Tackle even the most challenging vulnerabilities with confidence and precision. 📕 Book 4 - ZERO DAY UNLEASHED: Dive into the world of expert-level tactics for exploiting and protecting against software vulnerabilities. Learn both offensive and defensive tactics used by professionals to safeguard digital systems. 🚀 Why Choose the ZERO DAY Bundle? · Comprehensive Learning: This bundle covers the entire spectrum of cybersecurity, from beginners to experts. Whether you're new to the field or seeking advanced knowledge, there's something for everyone. · Expert Insights: Benefit from the wisdom of cybersecurity professionals who share their real-world experiences and knowledge gained through years of practice. · Practical Skills: Gain hands-on skills and techniques that you can apply immediately in real-world scenarios, making you an invaluable asset to any organization. · Secure Your Future: With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, cybersecurity skills are in high demand. Invest in your future by acquiring the expertise to protect digital systems effectively. 📈 Your Path to Cybersecurity Excellence Starts Here: Take the first step toward becoming a cybersecurity expert or enhancing your existing skills. The "ZERO DAY: Novice No More" book bundle is your roadmap to success in the dynamic and crucial field of cybersecurity. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed to secure digital systems and protect against vulnerabilities. 🛡️ Protect. Secure. Thrive. Start Your Journey Today! Click the link below to purchase the "ZERO DAY: Novice No More" bundle and embark on a cybersecurity adventure that will transform you from novice to expert. Your digital world awaits, and it's time to become its guardian.




Zero Day


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Eight years ago, Addie Webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Addie vanished—and her high-profile parents were forced to move on. Mark Webster is now president of the United States, fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Then the unthinkable happens: the president's daughter resurfaces. Addie is brought back into her family's fold, but who is this sixteen-year-old girl with a quiet, burning intelligence now living in the White House? There are those in the president's political circle who find her timely return suspicious. When a national security advisor approaches Darrow Fergusson, Addie's childhood best friend and the son of the president's chief of staff, he doesn't know what to think. How could the girl he's missed for all these years be a threat to national security? Still, at the risk of having his own secrets exposed, Darrow agrees to spy on Addie. He soon realizes that his old friend is much more than the traumatized victim of a sick political fringe group. Addie has come with a mission...but will she choose to complete it?




This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends


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WINNER OF THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 The instant New York Times bestseller A Financial Times and The Times Book of the Year 'A terrifying exposé' The Times 'Part John le Carré . . . Spellbinding' New Yorker We plug in anything we can to the internet. We can control our entire lives, economy and grid via a remote web control. But over the past decade, as this transformation took place, we never paused to think that we were also creating the world's largest attack surface. And that the same nation that maintains the greatest cyber advantage on earth could also be among its most vulnerable. Filled with spies, hackers, arms dealers and a few unsung heroes, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is an astonishing and gripping feat of journalism. Drawing on years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Nicole Perlroth lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel.