Summary and Analysis of Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War: Based on the Book by Fred Kaplan

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Fred Kaplan’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Dark Territory includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter overviews Profiles of the main characters Detailed timeline of key events Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Dark Territory by Fred Kaplan: Dark Territory traces the secret history of US intelligence in the Internet age and describes how cyberwarfare has evolved since the 1980s. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Slate columnist Fred Kaplan reveals the major players, events, and technologies that have transformed the nature of war from being about bombs and bullets to bits and bytes. Although Edward Snowden brought it into the public spotlight, the National Security Agency’s operations have been involved in US and international policy for years through secret operations, espionage, and counterintelligence. Dark Territory is the covert and dangerous history of a war very few knew was being waged that continues to shape our future. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

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