Ted koppel says a cyberattack on the nations power sources is likely, and. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, ted koppel, one of americas most experienced and bestknown journalists, has attempted to show readers why the. The veteran journalist ted koppel caused a stir last fall when he published a book warning that the united states is likely to eventually suffer a devastating cyberattack on its electricity grid. Taking down a grid would leave millions in a desperate search for light and power. Oct 18, 2016 the book claims the electric power grid is subject to a uniquely new threat. Ted koppels new book tells a good story but lacks facts. Anderson cooper as readers would expect from ted koppel, lights out is dramatic but not hyped, tied to todays news of shaky infrastructure and cyber attacks but also forward looking. Such an attack can be launched from anywhere, would be difficult to trace, and might involve china or russia the greatest threats, terrorist groups, or rogue states. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath by ted koppel 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
It is broken out into bitesized chapters, like television news items, keeping interest but. Ted koppel, author of lights out speaks to cso about the risks of a catastrophic cyberattack on u. We are accustomed to cyber attacks that amount to huge vacuuming of intelligence information. Marc goodman, author of future crimes ted koppel has written an important wakeup call for america on the threat of a crippling cyberattack. Nov 02, 2015 in his new book of investigative reporting, lights out.
A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath is a pile of chapters in three parts. A book that is all the better because it comes from the pen of a journalist who does not get lost in. So when koppel raises a major alarmist flag in his new york times bestsellerlights out about how exposed the united states electrical grid is to cyber attack, he isnt just trying to sell books. Apocalypse likely the veteran tv newsman, in his new book lights out, argues that the nations energy grid is grievously vulnerable to a catastrophic cyberattack, and that the. The book claims the electric power grid is subject to a uniquely new threat. In this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would. Ted koppel does a great job educating us on the dangers of a cyber attack on the electric grid. This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Emmy and peabody award winner ted koppel investigates that question in his new book, lights out. Renowned journalist ted koppel makes that stark declaration at the end of his book, lights out. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lights out. Koppel then explained the impacts of a cyber attack on the american electrical grid. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath by ted koppel published by crown on october 27th 2015 pages.
The book reveals the vulnerability of perhaps the most critical of all the infrastructures of our modern society. The other plus is the way koppel has organized and written this book. Koppels book explores the very real possibility and devastating consequences that a successful attack on one of the nations three, largely antiquated power grids would have on. Imagine a blackout lasting not days but weeks or months. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath ted koppel on cybersecurity. A devastating cyberattack on our powergrid isthe risk koppel has brought to the attention of. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, ted koppel reveals that a major cyber attack on americas power grid is not. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath ted koppel, on tour promoting his new book lights out, warned that cyberattacks will hit the power grid next, a dire situation that the u. Ted koppels unparalleled reporting skills are on full display in lights out. Lights out by ted koppel is a journalistic report on the potential consequences of a cyberattack on the united states. In this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating. In this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the united states is shockingly unprepared.
If someone can get into the system, they have the capacity to take down a huge segment of the grid, said koppel. In his new book of investigative reporting, lights out. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, koppel investigates the threat and devastating consequences of a major cyberattack on americas power grid. Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Anderson cooper as readers would expect from ted koppel, lights out is dramatic but not hyped, tied to todays news of shaky infrastructure and cyber attacks but also forward. Ted koppel discusses the inevitable cyberattack on u. Ted koppel sounds a warning about cyberattacks on u. Ted koppel has set off a firestorm with his explosive new book. Koppels book explores the very real possibility and devastating consequences that a successful attack on one of the nations three, largely antiquated power grids would have on millions of americans. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath. Emmy and peabody award winner ted koppel investigates that question in his new book. In this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on america s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the united states is shockingly unprepared. Ted koppel s views on cyber attack doom paraphrased the grid was designed and built in an era before cyber attacks and is thus inherently vulnerable.
As readers would expect from ted koppel, lights out is dramatic but not hyped, tied to todays news of shaky infrastructure and cyber attacks but also forward looking. Ted koppel s intensely researched book presents a scenario that trumps dystopian novels about zombies and plaguebecause this threat is real. Ted koppel has been investigating what would happen if cyber hackers got inside our nations power grids. Renowned journalist ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, and that the united states is shockingly unprepared, in lights out. Ted koppel on surviving a cyberattack miami book fair. Charles green, a former editor of national journal, is a freelance writer.
A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath 9780553419986. But according to emmy and peabody award winning journalist ted koppel, a cyberattack could be far more disastrous. In lights out, ted koppel flashes his journalism chops to introduce us to a frightening scenario, where hackers have tapped into and destroyed the united states power grids, leaving americans crippled. Part one is the bad stuff and the documentation making it real. But even if a brand spanking new grid were built today, it is unlikely that it would be immune to cyber attack, because recent experience suggests that anything and everything controlled by. Is america completely unprepared for a power grid cyberattack. Ted koppel, anchor of abc tvs nightline for 25 years, from 19802005, is the author of lights out, which argues that not only is the nations critical infrastructure at grave risk of a catastrophic cyber attack that could leave as much as a third of the nation without electricity for months or even a year, but that there is no government plan. Ted koppels intensely researched book presents a scenario that trumps dystopian novels about zombies and plaguebecause this threat is real. Oct 27, 2015 ted koppels unparalleled reporting skills are on full display in lights out. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. Tens of millions of people over several states are.
The only ones effectively taking him to task have been postings by actual cyber security experts and the new york times. Koppel delves into urban societys almost complete dependence on electricity, and the dire results if it fails for an extended period of time. Will when the lights go out after the cyberattack, this is the book everyone will read. In this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but. Throughout his answers, koppel pointed to americas tendency to overreact.
Book overview in this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the united states is shockingly unprepared. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath by ted koppel its ironic that so little has been written about the risks of a cyberattack on our power grids. If a cyber attack on the electric grid resulted in widespread, lengthy outages, the consequences would be catastrophic. Nov 08, 2015 the countries most capable of launching a cyber attack on the united states are china and russia, says koppel.
The internet, for all of its manifold blessings has become a weapon of mass destruction. Cybersecurity has garnered a great deal of attention the past few years. We are accustomed to cyber attacks that result in grand larceny. I had just read an article on a major power outage and realized i was totally unprepared for. Awardwinning journalist and longtime nightline anchor koppel off camera. Feb 21, 2016 the veteran journalist ted koppel caused a stir last fall when he published a book warning that the united states is likely to eventually suffer a devastating cyberattack on its electricity grid. Ted koppel warns power grid cyber attack more likely than. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not. A devastating cyberattack on our powergrid isthe risk koppel has brought. Legendary news anchor ted koppel told a packed house at the redondo beach performing arts center monday night that the united states should be much more concerned about the monumental. Stephen voss what prompted you to write a book about the risks and consequences of a cyberattack on the nations power grid.
Ted koppel goes full prepper in lights out cyber attack book. Here, soldiers from the peoples liberation army in chongqing browse online news. Investigative reporting that reads like fiction or maybe i just wish it was fiction. On march 23, ted koppel will be at njpac in newark as part of the nj speaker series. Lights out by ted koppel sans technology institute. A fascinating and frightening look at just how vulnerable we are to a cyberattack.
But it is a great book for the people that are not aware of the threats we face. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, he argues that the threat posed by cyber warfare is more complicated to defend against and potentially more. Is the united states prepared for a massive cyberattack. Oct 18, 2016 fortunately, ted koppel has imagined it for us. Ted koppel mjcca book festival nov 22 anticipates cyber. Ted koppel is the author of the upcoming book lights out. Koppel emphasizes the likelihood that a cyberattack against us power grids will cause widespread, longlasting, catastrophic power outages. Veteran news anchor ted koppel at aarp studios in washington, dc, july 2015. Ted koppel on electric grid cyber threats what happens when terrorists go after u. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath by ted koppel at indigo. Lights out in this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the united states is shockingly unprepared. It begins on page 91 of my uncorrected proofnot for sale advanced copy of the book. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
In his engaging account, koppel draws on interviews with cyber. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, ted koppel offers a lot of doomsday scenarios, but not enough facts. A scary look at what a massive cyber attack could do to the power grid. Ted koppels views on cyber attack doom paraphrased the grid was designed and built in an era before cyber attacks and is thus inherently vulnerable. Attack by cyber criminals who can disable huge portions of electric power supply remotely. He uses an academic approach to the story telling that does not over hype this threat, but pays close attention to the technical dangers. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Clarke, author of cyber war and former national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism. Sloppy, selfindulgent and discursive, this is a book that winds. Koppel then took questions for twenty minutes from the audience. Ted koppel s unparalleled reporting skills are on full display in lights out. He was asked about comparisons between cyber attacks and nuclear weapons, a new design for the internet, and the governments role in maintaining americas infrastructure. A cyber attack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath is a cautionary tale.
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