/Cyber War Peace/
Nick’s insights from 30 years in cybersecurity
Technology is evolving faster than ever—prepare your business to stay secure and ahead.
Historic Wisdom for Today’s Digital Threats
The tools that power your business can also expose it. Managing digital risk isn’t optional—it’s critical for survival.
History’s toughest leaders overcame chaos and uncertainty. Their stories offer battle-tested strategies that still apply in today’s threat landscape.
In Cyber War…and Peace, you will learn:
- How to apply historical insights to modern cyber risk
- How to build resilience at any scale
- How to rethink threats and use proven tactics for lasting security
- How to align security with business goals for smarter decision-making
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Praise for Cyber War …and Peace
It is very rare to find a seasoned security, risk, and privacy executive who can successfully combine storytelling, historic military leadership analogies, and technology and management challenges into a very compelling, readable, and relevant reference book that reads like a novel. Most importantly, rather than teaching the reader how to “do” security, privacy, and risk management, Nick describes how to “think” about it and stay in front of the challenges and ever-changing landscape . . . the psychology of security, privacy, and risk management, if you will. A must-have book for those interested in how to gain awareness of the digital threat landscape and continually strategize defensives relevant to both the business and technology within their organization.
— DR. JAMES RANSOME
CISSP, CISM, VETERAN CISO, CPSO, AND AUTHOR
— STUART EVANS, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE PROFESSOR AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Bringing the wisdom of military strategy into cybersecurity is long overdue. Nick’s deep passion and hands-on experience illuminate the urgent challenges CISOs face every day. From remote work risks to a rapidly expanding attack surface, his insights couldn’t be more timely. As the digital battlefield evolves with edge computing and XG connectivity, Nick highlights why zero trust is necessary—but not enough—without strategic clarity.
The book opens with a gripping account of Nick’s early exposure to cyber risk. Like any seasoned innovator, his insights are forged through firsthand experience. Drawing from military thinkers like Sun Tzu, Lee, and Grant, he connects timeless strategy to today’s threats with clarity and relevance.
This isn’t theory—it’s an actionable playbook. Nick distills the principles of historic strategists into clear, practical guidance CISOs and CIOs can implement now. A must-read for tech leaders who want to shift from reactive defense to proactive, business-aligned resilience.
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Each chapter delivers both insight and impact. In Chapter Four, for example, Nick blends the teachings of Sun Tzu and Marcus Aurelius with modern digital warfare. His depth of historical context adds layers of meaning—like revealing Zeno’s unexpected roots as a Phoenician merchant and how such forgotten stories connect directly to today’s CISO challenges. These moments make Cyber War…and Peace as captivating as it is actionable—fuel for boardroom strategy and frontline defense.
The book goes beyond theory to teach adaptability as a security superpower. Drawing lessons from Napoleon’s Austerlitz strategy, Nick shows how CISOs can manage chaos by knowing when to stand firm and when to maneuver with precision. He illustrates how guile, timing, and flexibility are essential tools for navigating today’s high-stakes threat landscape.
Packed with templates, exercises, and executive-ready checklists, this book equips CISOs with clear, practical tools for board discussions and operational decisions. Nick masterfully combines historical wisdom with real-world tactics—making this a top-drawer guide for every serious cyber leader.
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