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The Art of Deception by Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon delves into the world of social engineering, highlighting how hackers manipulate individuals to compromise security systems. The book provides real-life examples of social engineering tactics and offers practical advice on how to protect against these threats through awareness, policies, and technology.

This book provides a practical framework for quantifying cybersecurity risks using mathematical methods. It challenges traditional qualitative risk assessment approaches and advocates for a more data-driven approach. The book introduces concepts like the Applied Information Economics Method and Monte Carlo simulations to help professionals make better-informed decisions. It also addresses common challenges in risk management, such as dealing with uncertainty and limited data. The book is valuable for cybersecurity professionals, risk managers, and anyone interested in improving decision-making under uncertainty.

In 'Better Than Before', Gretchen Rubin explores the science and practice of habit formation. She identifies 21 strategies for making and breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and tailoring habits to individual personalities. Rubin categorizes people into four tendencies—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—and explains how these tendencies influence habit formation. The book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and rigorous research, making it a comprehensive and engaging guide to building happier, stronger, and more productive lives.

In this book, Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a tour of the mind, explaining how the two systems of thought shape our judgments and decisions. System 1 is fast, automatic, and emotional, while System 2 is slower, effortful, and logical. Kahneman discusses the impact of cognitive biases, the difficulties of predicting future happiness, and the effects of overconfidence on corporate strategies. He offers practical insights into how to guard against mental glitches and how to benefit from slow thinking in both personal and business life. The book also explores the distinction between the 'experiencing self' and the 'remembering self' and their roles in our perception of happiness.