// Published Works Archive
A complete archive of Stavros E. Basta publications, including books on cybersecurity, industrial control systems, and critical infrastructure protection.
Have you ever wondered what connects the construction of the pyramids, the navigation of the open seas, and the creation of the internet? Behind every great leap forward in human history, from building empires to cracking the human genome, lies a powerful and often unseen force: mathematics. But this is not a story of abstract equations and dusty chalkboards.
Cybersecurity Breaches: A Chronicle of Attacks takes readers inside some of the most consequential cyber incidents of our time—from the Target and Yahoo breaches to SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, Equifax, WannaCry, and beyond. Through gripping case studies, this book reveals how attackers exploit weak points in modern systems, how organizations and cities are thrown into chaos, and how the consequences ripple far beyond the screen.
In industrial environments, a safety failure can kill. A cybersecurity breach can cause one.
In the high-stakes world of Linux security, The Root Paradox places you simultaneously inside the mind of the elite adversary executing the breach and the seasoned analyst hunting it down — chapter by chapter, move by move, in real time.
Imagine standing in a crowded room, a slip of paper tightly folded in your hand. You glance around - colleagues mingle, strangers pass by, all sharing the same bustling space.
From the battle-hardened warriors of ancient Sparta wrapping leather strips around a wooden rod, to quantum computers threatening to unravel the very fabric of modern encryption, Ciphers & Secrets takes readers on an enthralling journey through humanity's enduring obsession with hidden knowledge.
In an era defined by digital interconnectivity, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated.
In a world where every click, transaction, and communication leaves an indelible electronic footprint, the ability to uncover digital truth has never been more critical.
As industrial systems become increasingly connected and digitized, the cybersecurity landscape for operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) has never been more complex or critical.
“AI Prompting Mastery: From Basics to Advanced” is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of AI, transforming you from a novice user into a master communicator. This book will take you on a journey from the fundamentals of AI prompting to the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping industries. You will learn to master […]
Managing AI and data science projects isn't like managing traditional software development—it demands a fundamentally different approach. Models behave unpredictably, data quality shifts unexpectedly, and success metrics defy conventional wisdom.
Your mind has an attack surface.
In an era where algorithms make life-altering decisions, write code, wage wars, and shape public opinion, humanity stands at a philosophical precipice it is dangerously unprepared to navigate.
What separates the organizations that thrive in the age of AI from those left behind is not access to data — it is the wisdom to act on it.
In an era where data is the new currency and artificial intelligence is the engine of competitive advantage, businesses that fail to monetize their data assets risk irrelevance.
Unlock the full potential of the data-driven world with Foundations of AI and Data Science, your comprehensive guide to mastering the modern technological landscape.
Balanced, in-depth exploration of mathematics in cybersecurity, supported by case studies and other learning features