“On Thin Ice” – Fighting Cyber-Criminals with Cybersecurity

"On Thin Ice" - Excellent, Frightening, Reality

Eric Stefanik has painted an excellent and frightening picture of the realities of cybercrime and the absolute need for cyber security protocols and protections in your business, and personally. As a former CISA and IT auditor with the Big 4 and Tier-1 consulting firms, I've seen firsthand the ravages that can take place as cybercriminals hack in, steal, sell and exploit personally identifiable information or PII across the Dark Web. Eric and his team illustrate the various ways hacks can occur, from phishing attacks to plain old detective strategies to exploit cyber defenses and access a wealth of valuable, confidential data. I'd recommend this book for anyone who runs a company and is concerned about the ever-present cyber risks and the global cyber-criminal landscape poised to exploit them. It's paramount that executives, business owners and entrepreneurs gain an understanding of the security risks that exist and the potential ways their companies, and themselves personally, can be compromised. Depending on the industry you're in, I cannot express how important this can be from a regulatory compliance perspective as well, and the cost per occurrence of data breaches (think HIPPA violations, theft of personally identifiable information, the selling of Intellectual Property and trade secrets, and more). I'm a fan of this book and recommend it.

"On Thin Ice" a Cybersecurity Action Plan

This book, this chapter, is a must read no matter who you are! Eric brilliantly describes the ins and outs of the Dark web. I have a few associates that are involved in the cybercriminal monitoring/fight. The stories I hear are mind boggling. Even after what I have heard, I have embarrassing almost been taken advantage of by cybercriminals personally, twice. They are devious, ingenious and lack any basis morals! There is no limit, no action that is off limits for cyber criminals. Don’t just read this book/chapter, take immediate action that Eric has suggested!

"On Thin Ice" a Book keeping you safe Online

The chapter is a great read. I've dabbled in Tor and looked around a bit and the potential is pretty scary. I agree that the Social Engineering part is probably the most effective and subtle way of hacking. Kevin Mitnick was able to exploit the helpful nature of people to get access to systems and paid for it the hard way. Even though he didn't steal anything of value he showed the potential for this type of manipulation.

Technology, like diseases are getting more widespread and dangerous every day and makes you stop and think about what the future holds. I recommend the book to those looking for more information on how to keep yourself safe in the online world.