Digital Security Field Manual
1st Edition
Published on 2. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
294 pages
978-3-7693-8881-7 (ISBN)
Description
'A future in which technological advances could be turned around on the American people and used to facilitate a system of government surveillance.'
That's not Orwell. It's Senator Frank Church, warning us, in the 1970s.
They want your data. This is how you keep it.
Look around. Every device you own is a sensor.
Every click, swipe, and search, recorded, analyzed, sold.
Your life? Monetized.
Your privacy? A memory, if you let it be.
Welcome to the surveillance age.
A place where corporations track your every move.
Governments store your conversations.
Cybercriminals weaponize your digital shadow.
But you're not here to surrender.
You're here to fight back.
The Digital Security Field Manual (2nd Edition) is your practical playbook for surviving digital life without becoming someone else's product.
Fully rebuilt. Not just revised, rearmed.
Inside, you'll learn to:
Lock down devices with encryption, kill switches, and anti-forensics.
Vanish from trackers with Tor, burner IDs, and compartmentalized ops.
Defeat facial recognition, metadata leaks, and phishing traps.
Secure your hardware from tampering and forensic recovery.
Stay operational under pressure, because burnout makes you sloppy.
New in the Second Edition:
AI-driven threat models and deepfake countermeasures.
Expanded tools for journalists, activists, and privacy-forward pros.
Physical security tactics and off-grid contingency planning.
Operational discipline strategies for high-risk scenarios.
No fluff. No edits from corporate handlers or government consultants.
Just tested tactics for people who know what's at stake.
Whether you're an everyday user sick of being watched, a privacy advocate resisting surveillance capitalism, or a digital dissident dodging the dragnet, this book is for you.
Your privacy is power.
Take it back.
That's not Orwell. It's Senator Frank Church, warning us, in the 1970s.
They want your data. This is how you keep it.
Look around. Every device you own is a sensor.
Every click, swipe, and search, recorded, analyzed, sold.
Your life? Monetized.
Your privacy? A memory, if you let it be.
Welcome to the surveillance age.
A place where corporations track your every move.
Governments store your conversations.
Cybercriminals weaponize your digital shadow.
But you're not here to surrender.
You're here to fight back.
The Digital Security Field Manual (2nd Edition) is your practical playbook for surviving digital life without becoming someone else's product.
Fully rebuilt. Not just revised, rearmed.
Inside, you'll learn to:
Lock down devices with encryption, kill switches, and anti-forensics.
Vanish from trackers with Tor, burner IDs, and compartmentalized ops.
Defeat facial recognition, metadata leaks, and phishing traps.
Secure your hardware from tampering and forensic recovery.
Stay operational under pressure, because burnout makes you sloppy.
New in the Second Edition:
AI-driven threat models and deepfake countermeasures.
Expanded tools for journalists, activists, and privacy-forward pros.
Physical security tactics and off-grid contingency planning.
Operational discipline strategies for high-risk scenarios.
No fluff. No edits from corporate handlers or government consultants.
Just tested tactics for people who know what's at stake.
Whether you're an everyday user sick of being watched, a privacy advocate resisting surveillance capitalism, or a digital dissident dodging the dragnet, this book is for you.
Your privacy is power.
Take it back.
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Author
Christopher Quinn is an Information Security Specialist with expertise in cybersecurity, Linux engineering, and digital privacy. He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including CEH Master, CCNA, Security+, PenTest+, eJPT, and EC-Council's Certified Network Defender (CND). With a deep understanding of network security, ethical hacking, and operational security (OPSEC), Chris has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations safeguard their digital lives.
With years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity and Linux, Chris believes that privacy isn't just a technical concern, it is a fundamental right. He actively challenges the idea that "if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear", advocating instead for freedom from government overreach, corporate surveillance, and digital exploitation. His mission is to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge to take control of their online security.
Beyond the world of cybersecurity, Chris is a passionate soccer fan with a love for the Bundesliga and international football. He follows teams across multiple leagues, including 1. FC Nürnberg, Hoffenheim, Sporting CP, Atlético de Madrid, Partizan Belgrade, Galatasaray, and St. Louis City SC. When he is not working on privacy and security projects, you can find him watching soccer, exploring cutting-edge security tools, or testing innovative ways to enhance digital privacy.