From the Publisher
"Carey knocks it out of the ballpark with this essential guide. Technology moves fast, and security even faster, so timely updates make this not only a must-read, but also an up to date resource. Security and privacy touches each and every one of us, and Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons succeeds in making an intractable topic approachable for everyone.”
-Andy Yen, Founder/CEO of Proton
“If you are the informal tech support provider for family and friends, Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons is a real lifesaver. Carey covers the basics of privacy and security across platforms in remarkably entertaining fashion. I’m gifting this book to those in my life and I’d recommend you do the same!”
– Doug Levin, Director, K12 Security Information Exchange
"Carey has an uncanny ability to make privacy and security knowledge accessible and engaging. If you are new to the topic you'll appreciate the pragmatic no-nonsense advice. More advanced practitioners will appreciate the insights Carey distills in the pages from his constant access to leading experts. If you are a "Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons" podcast fan like I am, you'll love this book.”
- Andrea Amico, Founder & CEO, Privacy4Cars
"Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons is a well informed and accessible guide to better privacy and security. Carey documents solutions without glossing over the details, building upon his years of experience in the field of cybersecurity. If I had this guide when I began my journey in privacy tech, it wouldn't have just saved me a lot of time - it would have transformed my digital life. Readers are given tons of helpful recommendations alongside cogent and comprehensive explanations and, most importantly, are spoken to like real humans with busy lives. This isn't a fast food menu for techies, it's a hearty and rewarding meal for geeks and non-geeks alike. I always say there's no quick road to free yourself from surveillance. But this book will lead the way and make you much safer as you navigate the minefield laid down by malicious actors."
- Sean O'Brien, founder of Yale Privacy Lab and lecturer in Cybersecurity at Yale Law School.
In this book Carey managed to both engage me as a techy as well as pack in all the information necessary to allow anyone to follow the tips and guides in the book. Everyone can learn a new trick to improve on personal security or learn a better way to teach it.
- Raphael Fiedler, CEO Safing