The Art of Cyberwarfare

“Encompasses useful knowledge from the past and modern advanced threats seen today. Regardless of your expertise level, this book is an insightful read …”—Brittany Day, Director of Communications, Guardian Digital“For those looking for a guide to help them understand the new world of cyberwar, The Art of Cyberwarfare provides readers with a good overview of this expanding threat and what they can do to avoid being victims.”—Ben Rothke, Senior Information Security Manager, Tapad“An informative and explanatory guide for cybersecurity experts and an enlightening read for novices. DiMaggio effectively details both the history of cybercrime and how it is seen today.”—Justice Levine, Communications Manager and Cloud Email Security Expert, Guardian Digital“This book deserves to find a place on the shelf of everyone whose role involves protecting networks.”—Ian Barker, BetaNews“A cross between an IBM presentation … and a Tom Clancy novel!”—The Shepherdess, Amazon Reviewer

Jon DiMaggio is a seasoned cybersecurity expert specializing in hunting, researching, and writing about advanced cyber threats. His career began in the intelligence community as a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) analyst supporting government agencies. He has developed extensive expertise in enterprise ransomware attacks and nation-state intrusions, particularly through conducting human intelligence (HUMINT) operations to infiltrate ransomware gangs. In 2024 his research series The Ransomware Diaries delivered crucial insights that helped law enforcement disrupt the LockBit Ransomware operation.

Jon is a two-time recipient of the SANS Difference Makers Award (2022, 2023), and his research has appeared in leading media outlets including the New York Times, Wired, Bloomberg, Fox, CNN, and Reuters. In 2024, he appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes to discuss his experiences infiltrating ransomware operations. He frequently presents at major cybersecurity conferences including RSA and DEFCON.