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MIKE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Build your OT/ICS cybersecurity bookshelf.

Mike’s ten picks span foundational concepts, technical references, and real-world case studies, with something for nearly every level of OT/ICS cybersecurity experience.

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Mike personally recommends every book on this list. He may earn a commission from purchases made through some of the links.

Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers

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SANDWORM

Andy Greenberg

A gripping look at the cyberwarfare campaign behind some of the world’s most consequential attacks on critical infrastructure.

An incredible introduction to the world of ICS/OT cyber security.

- MIKE

Hacking Exposed Industrial Control Systems: ICS and SCADA Security Secrets & Solutions

Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems

By Clint Bodungen et al.

Practical guidance for identifying, exploiting, and defending vulnerabilities in ICS and SCADA environments.

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Industrial Network Security: Securing Critical Infrastructure Networks for Smart Grid, SCADA, and Other Industrial Control Systems

Industrial Network Security

By Eric D. Knapp

Explores the architectures, protocols, threats, and defenses involved in securing industrial networks.

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Engineering-Grade OT Security: A Manager's Guide

Engineering-Grade OT Security

By Andrew Ginter

An engineering-focused approach to managing cyber risk and protecting critical industrial operations.

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Countering Cyber Sabotage: Introducing Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CCE)

Countering Cyber Sabotage

By Andrew Bochman & Sarah Freeman

Introduces CCE, an engineering approach focused on preventing high-consequence cyberattacks against critical systems.

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Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapons

Countdown to Zero Day

By Kim Zetter

The story of Stuxnet and the emergence of cyberattacks capable of causing physical destruction.

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Practical Industrial Cyber Security: ICS, Industry 4.0 & IIoT

Practical Industrial Cyber Security

By Charles J. Brooks & Philip A. Craig, Jr.

A practical guide to securing industrial systems, from foundational concepts to modern IIoT environments.

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Industrial Cybersecurity

Industrial Cybersecurity

By Pascal Ackerman

Hands-on guidance for assessing, monitoring, defending, and responding to threats in industrial environments.

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Industrial Cybersecurity: Case Studies and Best Practices

Industrial Cybersecurity: Case Studies and Best Practices

By Steve Mustard

Real-world case studies and practical lessons for designing and maintaining secure industrial environments.

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Implementing IEC 62443 - A Pragmatic Approach to Cybersecurity

Implementing IEC 62443

By Michael D. Medoff & Patrick C. O'Brien

Practical guidance for applying IEC 62443 principles and requirements to industrial cybersecurity programs.

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