The Book of Kubernetes
Very thorough understanding of Kubernetes and its components
Includes detailed explanations on container orchestration technologies
Offers practical examples that help to solidify the concepts
Suitable for both beginners and experienced users looking to deepen their knowledge
Well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics accessible
Lacks visual aids, which can make it challenging for some readers to grasp certain concepts
Cloud Native Go
The author's writing style is engaging, making complex topics more accessible
Comprehensive overview of cloud-native development practices
Includes helpful coding examples to illustrate key concepts
Covers both breadth and depth of modern development practices
Contains insightful footnotes that add value to the reading experience
Some examples and implementations feel rushed and lack sufficient context
Inside Cyber Warfare
Highlights various participants and raises awareness on cyber warfare complexities
Offers insights for readers familiar with conflicts
Accessible for readers with basic computer knowledge
Lacks in-depth technical details
Some chapters may be less engaging
Inconsistent referencing and organization
Zero Trust Networks
Comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals and philosophy of zero trust networks
Compares zero trust networks to perimeter-based security
Provides case studies of real-world zero trust deployments
Well-written and easy to understand
Does not provide turnkey solutions or implementation-specific details
Does not cover all aspects of zero trust networks in depth
Causal Inference in Python
Essential for data scientists and professionals inferring causality
Explains causal inference from math theory to Python code
Provides references to critical and up-to-date papers
Practical and easy to follow, even for those without a PhD in statistics
Includes practical examples and Python code
Some chapters can be challenging to read
97 Things Every Information Security Professional Should Know
Covers all levels of information security
Provides insights from a variety of experienced professionals
Offers nuggets of wisdom for all experience levels
Engaging resource for those interested in security
Lack of structure makes it difficult to read as a book
Contains some unpopular technical opinions
Build Your Own Cybersecurity Testing Lab
Includes practical cybersecurity testing lab examples and code
Focuses on widely-available technologies
Includes chapters on AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud labs
Instructive and informative content
May not be usable for all audiences
Does not provide enough detail on some advanced topics
Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career
Provides a good overview of the SOC analyst role
Includes practical advice on how to get your career started
Covers a good variety of cybersecurity topics
Great insights from the author's experience
Does not cover all aspects of the SOC analyst role in depth
More relevant to readers who are new to cybersecurity
Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path
Helps novices and established IT pros break into cybersecurity
Offers guidance on how to navigate a challenging career
Provides insights into cybersecurity culture
Includes career stories from real-world SOC analysts
Somewhat surface-level and doesn't go deep into any topic
The career stories apply more to new practitioners
Cybersecurity Career Master Plan
Comprehensive guide to a budding cybersecurity career
Covers all aspects of cybersecurity career growth
Offers actionable advice and resources
Includes examples from real-world professionals
Provides fresh perspectives on branding and networking
Could have used more editing to improve the flow
Web Scraping with Python
Thorough coverage of web scraping tools and methods
Provides extremely useful web scraping tips and tricks
Includes a section on the ethics of web scraping
Written in a friendly and engaging style
Some of the technologies and libraries are outdated
Focuses too heavily on less important topics
Python Penetration Testing Essentials
Provides a good overview of Python penetration testing
Includes many practical examples and code
Covers use cases for network scanning and app testing
Shallow in some Python penetration testing aspects
Contains some errors in the code examples
Difficult to understand at times
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Fun book with interactive Python exercises and projects
Good reference for many Python methods and structures
Free online resources are available to support the book
Up-to-date with little outdated code
Equips readers with knowledge to do useful things
Beginners may find the pace of the book to be too fast
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide
Covers the full range of AWS SAA exam topics in detail
Includes a plethora of AWS labs and practice questions
Explains cloud computing concepts in an accessible way
Suitable for readers with little prior technical experience
Out of date for the newer SAA-C02 exam
Some questions are wrong or not representative of the exam
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide
Discusses all essential Amazon Web Services topics
Explains material well and pinpoints weak areas
Practice questions are good and challenging
Suitable for readers with a variety of experience levels
Outdated for the SAA-C02 exam, ignoring some key topics
Contains some factual errors and dubious practice questions
Computer Networking
Covers all the basics of computer networking
Approachable with analogies to illustrate important points
Includes a variety of educational learning resources
Written with input from industry experts
Too vague in the later topics
At times watered down and uninteresting
Cracking Codes with Python
Effortlessly explains how to break ciphers using Python
Includes useful hands-on exercises and projects
Covers a wide range of classical and modern ciphers
Written in a clear and engaging style the reader appreciates
Some of the code examples are quite long and complex
Does not cover advanced cryptography topics
Introduction to Modern Cryptography
Extensive coverage of modern cryptography principles
Focuses on formal definitions and proofs of security
Introduces the security of cryptographic systems
Challenging to understand, especially for beginners
Too mathematical for most readers
Missing the implementation of cryptography
Python for Kids
Covers a wide range of Python programming topics
Easy to read and understand, even for absolute beginners
Well-organized and visually appealing
Includes numerous small projects and samples
Solutions to all puzzles and challenges are available online
Some of the material may be too basic for adults
CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals
Comprehensive coverage of the Security+ exam objectives
Written with a focus on real-world applications
Includes hands-on security labs and case studies
Up-to-date with information on the latest security threats
Helpful for both beginners and experienced security personnel
At times too verbose with unnecessary information
Increasing Your Influence at Work All-in-One For Dummies
Covers topics related to raising professional influence
Practical and actionable advice, with plenty of exercises
Helpful in demonstrating how to build relationships at work
Covers all levels of an organization
Too superficial without sufficient depth on some topics
Doesn't include any original research or new insights
Extreme Ownership
Emphasizes accepting responsibility for one's team
Demonstrates decision-making by untangling problems
Inspiring with stories from the experiences of Navy SEALs
Provides practical advice on executing as an effective leader
Overly aggressive and ignores modern leadership realities
Not detailed on how to implement its concepts
The Phoenix Project
Provides a good overview of ITIL and Agile methodologies
Uses a parable to demonstrate complex concepts
Offers practical advice on how to improve IT operations
Provides a framework for thinking about IT problems
Repetitive and overly simplistic at times
Vague on how to implement the concepts it discusses
Getting a Web Development Job For Dummies
Provides helpful advice on web development career paths
Includes case studies from successful web developers
Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style
Outdated and inaccurate technical sections
Doesn't cover all aspects of web development job hunting
Too superficial for experienced readers
Java Software Solutions
Comprehensive coverage of Java programming concepts
Well-written and easy to understand
Exercise-rich, with plenty of practice opportunities
Popular textbook for many introductory Java courses
Too dry and academic
Slightly outdated with errors
Information Technology Project Management
Comprehensively covers IT project management topics
Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style
Enriched with project examples and templates
Doesn't cover IT project examples in enough depth
Less interactive than expected
Offered templates are not practical for real-world use
Modern Database Management
Covers relational databases, SQL, and data warehousing
Includes clear explanations and examples
Covers the latest trends in database management
Challenging for readers with no prior database experience
Large and dense book, which can be intimidating
Not focused enough on practical applications
Information Security
Covers a wide range of topics in information security
Includes practical examples and case studies
Easy to understand for beginners
Too focused on employment in information security
Some of the material is common sense
Not suitable for experienced professionals
Management Information Systems
Foundational overview of management information systems
Interesting case studies that are relevant to business
Current and nicely updated with good information
Questions and exercises are too basic for a graduate course
Not enough intelligent analysis or discussion
Some find the amount of information overwhelming
Programming in C
Covers both syntax and usage of C concepts
Balanced between terseness and hand-holding
Explains concepts clearly with good examples
Has a good pace that is not too fast or too slow
Explanations can sometimes be incomplete or contain errors
Sometimes too complex and wordy for the concepts