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Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons
The best beginner’s guide to all things security and privacy
I started listening to a lot of podcasts at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and one of those had the best possible name: Firewall’s Don’t Stop Dragons. As a massive fantasy nerd, I, of course, needed to dive deeper. Run by Carey Parker, a cybersecurity & privacy advocate, author, podcast host, and informational speaker, Firewalls is a catch-all privacy and security guide for beginners. It’s fill with great interviews and advice for more experienced folks as well, but is absolutely the best entryway into this convoluted world that I’ve yet to find for those who are less inclined toward tech exploration.
So, when I realized that Cary had based his podcast on his bestselling book of the same name, I knew I needed to get a copy. It turns out to be just as solid as I’d hoped, brimming with step-by-step instructions, detailed yet accessible overviews of all the common tech terms and situations, an a host of practical and simple advice that anyone can follow to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones online.
“Why should I care about my privacy if I have nothing to hide?”
It’s astounding how many times I’ve heard that, or a variation thereof. Because your privacy…
