This book is for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, network engineers, students, and business leaders who want to understand modern cyber threats and defense strategies. It’s also a valuable resource for decision-makers seeking insight into cybersecurity investments and strategic planning. With clear explanation of cybersecurity concepts suited to all levels of expertise, this book equips you to apply the cyber kill chain framework in real-world scenarios, covering key topics such as threat actors, social engineering, and infrastructure security.
Gourav Nagar is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over a decade of experience leading and scaling security programs. He has led organizations through some of the largest and most high-profile data breaches at some of the world's most respected companies. He has held key leadership roles at Uber, Apple, EY, and BILL, driving initiatives across security engineering, operations, threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and infrastructure security. In addition to his corporate leadership, Gourav is a recognized thought leader and a dedicated mentor to students and early-career professionals. He actively advises cybersecurity founders and contributes to the broader innovation ecosystem by helping startups shape their products, go-to-market strategies, and security vision. Gourav holds a Master's in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and maintains industry-leading certifications including CISSP, CISM, CHFI, and GCFA.
Shreyas Kumar is a Professor of Practice at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University. With over 22 years of experience across startups and Fortune 100 companies, including Adobe, Uber and Oracle. Shreyas is an accomplished author and speaker in cybersecurity, with numerous academic publications and conference talks. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, and a Bachelors degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He holds multiple security certifications including CISSP, HCISPP, CISA and PCIP.