Convergence: Book 1
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Convergence: Book 1

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Convergence: Book 1Almost a decade after the COVID 19 pandemic and a few years out from the COVID 25 pandemic, America does not look like it once did. Her citizens are familiar with pandemic procedureslockdowns, vaccines, masking. Now a new vaccine, Ultravax, is now being released to combat any future outbreaks, and with the emergence of AI technology, each department of the national government is monitored by its very own AI quantum computer. There are now two

Almost a decade after the COVID-19 pandemic and a few years out from the COVID-25 pandemic, America does not look like it once did.

Her citizens are familiar with pandemic procedures—lockdowns, vaccines, masking. Now a new vaccine, Ultravax, is now being released to combat any future outbreaks, and with the emergence of AI technology, each department of the national government is monitored by its very own AI quantum computer.

There are now two unpredictable threats on the horizon with the emergence of all the new tech. Genius computer scientist James Lampton is on a mission to converge all of the AI systems into one, with unknown and potentially disastrous consequences. As a team is pulled together to stop his attempts, they find an unexpected and dangerous threat awaiting them as civilians and military alike succumb to a disease rendering them into flesh-eating monstrosities. With the aid of James’s previous student Dr. Janelle Young to attempt to stop the convergence, the team will need to combat the growing Zek threat along with a race against time to stop James and a world-changing convergence.

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Phillip A. Beverly is a retired university professor and administrator currently working in the Chicago Police Department, the second-largest police force in the United States. With a background in Krav Maga, he enjoys watching sports, discussing politics, and engaging in men's work around the world. He is also involved in prison work and supports the formerly incarcerated. Phillip and his wife have five grown children—three sons and two daughters—and one grandson. He served in the U.S. Air Force for five years before transitioning to a career in academia. A proud alumnus of Arizona State University, he is passionate about recognizing those who serve and the sacrifices they make. In addition to his professional pursuits, Phillip is a self-proclaimed science and technology enthusiast.

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This book is an excellent introduction to the basic principles of insurance. We used this text as a supplement in our Intro to Act. Sci. class. It is very readable, easy to understand. Minimal mathematics required, some basic calculus concepts used, but only briefly. Don't let it's small size fool ya, it has plenty of information in there.
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Rick Howard's latest book is the ultimate reference for cybersecurity practitioners, making it an essential read for anyone in the field. With his straightforward and refreshingly irreverent writing style, coupled with his profound technical knowledge, Rick has created a narrative that is easy to understand and grasp. He delves into the foundational aspect of cybersecurity, which he refers to as the cybersecurity first principle, which he then it to specific high-impact strategies. The book has eight well-written chapters providing a comprehensive overview of those strategies. Importantly, Rick then offers an up-to-date and thorough exploration of the complementary capabilities (tactical-level tools) that can be utilized to "reduce the probability of material impact due to a cyber event" - the cyber first principle. In the concluding chapter, Rick succinctly summarizes his contribution to the field, stating, "And that's it. Those are all the tools you need to design, build, and enhance a cybersecurity program based on first principle thinking." This assertion highlights the value of his book as a practical guide for designing and improving cybersecurity programs with a focus on first principles.
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Absolute must read if you oversee any portion of a cyber security program!
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I loved this book. The concepts and ideas presented are a great wake up call for an industry that is so focused on blinking light hardware and the next big technological thing...this book challenges the paradigm that you need to strip your security culture down to some very core ideas...then build a solid security program around your security first principle(s). Without that core idea, you're just throwing away money on tools that may not actually be addressing your root needs. Great read for anyone looking to rethink their security program, security culture, and security spend. BRAVO!
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This was my first book I have read by this particular author. I had spent some time looking for a comphrensive approach to Cyber Security and found many other texts to be lacking. Certain aspects are well documented, but no single source that brought it all together. This is exactly what First Principles brings to the table. As a practicioner that looks for better ways to formulate the objectives of SecOps Use Cases I have found the methods presented in this book to be immensely helpful. I have also given copies aways as a gifts to students who are just entering the field as this is by far the best intro to the long history of Cyber Security that combines the best direction for the future. The historical context that the author brings through first hand experience is beyond a treasure trove. It has been said many times in cheezy ads, but honestly, if you only read one book on Cyber Security make it this one.
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