New Book "Inside Cyber"; a primer/resource for those interested in the impact of emerging tech on security and privacy in our new digital era

Dear Friends and Colleagues, today Ia m celebrating the release of my new book with the promo assistance of my American Eskimo dog. I wrote it to be a primer for those with a layperson background on cybersecurity. It also has some good reference value and insights for those who are more deeply involved with cybersecurity and tech such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, and IoT. Most of all, it is a book about risk management for our new digital era. I hope you will read it and share feedback! Thanks, and stay safe! Chuck

"Just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Chuck Brooks announces his new book, Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security. The book teaches readers how to navigate the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, and commerce.

"The near future that awaits can be characterized as an era of exponential technological change. It is being catalyzed by enhanced information sharing and the merging of physical and digital systems. The disruptive technological change will impact industries including health and medical care, transportation, energy, construction, finance, commerce, and security. Along with industry, the government is acclimating to the new emerging enterprise technology ecosystem and pursuing programmatic innovation. We are in a state of cyber-flux. Many companies and institutions are moving from legacy systems to cloud, hybrid cloud, and edge platforms to consolidate and secure data. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G are creating operational shifts that require new cybersecurity strategies and requirements," says Chuck Brooks. New book tackles the impact of emerging technologies on privacy and cybersecurity | Security Info Watch

Chuck Brooks Debuts Book on Privacy & Cyber Impacts of Emerging Tech

 by Charles Lyons-Burt

Cybersecurity, News ,Technology

 Chuck Brooks Debuts Book on Privacy & Cyber Impacts of Emerging Tech - GovCon Wire

“Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security” by Chuck Brooks is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and take advantage of the next wave of technological progress. Brooks is a well-known executive and adviser who breaks down complicated technological trends into easy-to-understand insights. He does this by providing a deep look at how modern technologies will change business and society in the future—just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Brooks is one of Executive Mosaic’s esteemed GovCon Experts, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, a widely recognized thought leader and a subject matter expert for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Space Systems Critical Infrastructure Working Group. We sat down with Brooks ahead of “Inside Cyber’s” Oct. 15 publication to talk about the impetus behind it and why you should check it out. (“Inside Cyber” is available on Amazon now.)

GovConWire: What was the genesis for “Inside Cyber”?

Chuck Brooks: There were several impetuses. I travel and speak globally at conferences. For the past year, artificial intelligence has permeated almost every discussion at events. It is an early topic of the day. Another factor is my course at Georgetown University in the graduate cybersecurity risk management program. Over five years ago I designed a course called “Disruptive Technologies and Organizational Management.” This past year I reviewed the syllabus and had to completely redo the content as the rate of change in technology and in cybersecurity has become almost exponential. My third reason is that I have come to realize that to adapt to the new challenges facing business and security for both security and privacy, there needs to be a resource people can go to explain things in understandable terms. Hence my book!

GCW: What will readers learn as they read your book?

Brooks: They will get clear, easy-to-understand accounts of cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, quantum computing, 5G and Internet of Things, as well as information on how these technologies will impact business operations, efficiency, and security. The reader will discover the ways that fast technological progress can change traditional industries and create new value by learning how to handle the cybersecurity landscape and protect their businesses and personal digital lives against the threats that come with it. I also include a comprehensive risk management strategy for managing cybersecurity risks in the ‘4th Industrial Era.’

People who work in government contracting can also use my book as a guide to make the most of the recent technologies that are changing the sector. I highlighted some of these technologies in a GovCon Expert article. The topics I highlighted in the article included AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, digital transformation, 5G, IoT, quantum and high-performance computing, cloud and edge computing, augmented reality, big data, virtualization, smart cities, wearables, 3D printing and materials science.

GCW: What is your general perspective in the near future for emerging tech and cybersecurity?

Brooks: Rapid technological progress is what the near future holds. Sharing information more easily and combining physical and digital methods are both helping to speed it up. Health and medical care, transportation, energy, building, finance, commerce, and security are just some of the fields that will be affected by the disruptive technological change. Getting used to the new workplace technology ecosystem is something that both businesses and the government are doing. It is like cyber-flux right now. For better data security and to move away from old systems, many businesses and organizations are switching to cloud, hybrid cloud and edge platforms. As innovative technologies like AI, quantum computing and 5G come out, they change how things work, which means that new safety approaches and rules are needed.

GCW: Thank you! Where can readers obtain your book?

Brooks: Readers can order the book from Amazon now. It will be available at Barnes & Noble, Target and other bookstores starting on Oct. 15.

Georgetown Professor Chuck Brooks is the Author of New Book “Inside Cyber How AI, 5G, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security”

Georgetown Professor Chuck Brooks is the Author of New Book “Inside Cyber How AI, 5G, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security” - HS Today

By Homeland Security Today

Discover how to navigate the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, and commerce.

In an era where technological innovation evolves at an exponential rate, Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, IoT, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security by Chuck Brooks emerges as a critical roadmap for understanding and leveraging the next wave of tech advancements. Brooks, a renowned executive and consultant, breaks down complex technological trends into digestible insights, offering a deep dive into how emerging technologies will shape the future of industry and society.

In the book, you’ll:

Gain clear, accessible explanations of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, and their impact on the business world

Learn how to navigate the cybersecurity landscape, safeguarding your business against the vulnerabilities introduced by rapid technological progress

Uncover the opportunities that technological advancements present for disrupting traditional industries and creating new value

Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, technology professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of tech and business, Inside Cyber equips you with the knowledge to lead in the digital age. Embrace the future confidently with this indispensable guide

How to Order

Book link to order on Amazon:   https://a.co/d/cAqjml1

 About The Author:

Chuck Brooks serves as President and Consultant of Brooks Consulting International. Chuck also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University in the Cyber Risk Management Program, where he teaches graduate courses on risk management, homeland security, and cybersecurity.

 Chuck has received numerous global accolades for his work and promotion of cybersecurity.  Recently, he was named the top cybersecurity expert to follow on social media, and also as one of the top cybersecurity leaders for 2024. He has also been named "Cybersecurity Person of the Year" by Cyber Express, Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year, and a "Top 5 Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn” where he has over 120,000 followers on his profile.

 As a thought leader, blogger, and event speaker, he has briefed the G20 on energy cybersecurity, The US Embassy to the Holy See, and the Vatican on global cybersecurity cooperation. He has served on two National Academy of Science Advisory groups, one on digitalizing the USAF, and another on securing Biotech.  He has also addressed USTRANSCOM on cybersecurity and serves on an industry/government Working group for DHS CISA focused on security space systems. 

 Chuck is also a contributor to Forbes, The Washington Post, Dark Reading, Homeland Security Today, SkytopMedia, GovCon, Barrons, Reader’s Digest, The Hill, and the Federal Times on cybersecurity and emerging technology topics. He has keynoted dozens of global conferences and written over 350 articles relating to technologies and cybersecurity. 

In his career, Chuck has received presidential appointments for executive service by two U.S. presidents and served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs at the DHS Science & Technology Directorate. He served a decade on the Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter on tech and security issues. Chuck has also served in executive roles for companies such as General Dynamics, Rapiscan, and Xerox.

 Chuck has an MA from the University of Chicago, a BA from DePauw University, and a certificate in International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law. 

The author is available for media interviews and be contacted at: cb1519@georgetown.edu