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OT SOC Playbook: Monitoring, Triage, and Escalation for Industrial Environments is a comprehensive guide to building, operating, and continuously improving Security Operations Centers within industrial control and operational technology environments. It explores the unique challenges of defending systems where cybersecurity intersects with physical safety...

App for Gen-ZMost mobile applications do not fail because they are poorly built.They fail because they are poorly introduced into reality.In today's world, building software has become easy. Frameworks, cloud platforms, and AI tools have lowered the barrier to creation. Yet deployment-the moment when...

Patch and Change Management in ICS: Balancing Safety and Uptime explores the intricate challenges of maintaining security and reliability within industrial control environments where downtime is unacceptable and safety is paramount. The book examines how patching, configuration control, and change management must adapt to...

Most pharma AI projects fail quietly.Not because of regulation.Not because of data.Not because of validation.They fail because pharma tries to control intelligence using structures designed to control labor.This book explains, clearly and practically, why that approach no longer works.Written for busy pharma leaders, this...

Institutional Lag vs. Cultural Lead examines the persistent tension between innovation and the institutions built to manage it. From groundbreaking medical discoveries to the latest in streaming technology, Alejandro Valenzuela reveals a repeating pattern: cultural breakthroughs emerge, institutions resist, and reality eventually forces an...

Threat Detection in Industrial Networks: Baselines, Anomalies, and Alarms explores the complex intersection between cybersecurity and operational technology, revealing how modern industrial environments can be monitored, understood, and defended without disrupting their critical processes. Through a deep examination of baselining, anomaly detection, event correlation,...

OT Incident Response Essentials: The First 24 Hours and Recovery Basics is a comprehensive guide to managing, containing, and recovering from cyber incidents in industrial and operational technology environments. It explores the critical decisions made during the first hours of disruption-how to secure processes,...

This book, Secure Remote Access for Plants and Facilities: Jump Servers and Least Privilege, explores how industrial organizations can safely enable remote connectivity without compromising operational integrity. It provides a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and governing secure remote access architectures, covering topics such...

Practical OT Segmentation: DMZs, Firewalls, and Data Diodes explores the intricate balance between security and operational reliability in modern industrial networks. Through detailed, real-world analysis, the book explains how segmentation, zoning, and controlled conduits protect process control systems without disrupting performance or safety. It...

Artificial Dawn: Code to Consciousness is the first volume in The Artificial Intelligence Trilogy - a sweeping chronicle of humanity's quest to create intelligence in its own image. From ancient myths and mechanical dreams to the birth of neural networks and the rise of...

Securing Industrial Protocols: Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 104 for Beginners is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of industrial cybersecurity, focusing on how communication protocols shape the safety and reliability of modern control systems. Designed for newcomers to operational technology, it explains how legacy...

Artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of the enterprise, accelerating innovation, enhancing decision making, and redefining competitive advantage. But with this new technology comes a wave of risks that traditional security models were never designed to handle.AI Security for CISOs is the guide for...

Industrial Asset Inventory: Finding and Classifying Hidden Devices explores the critical discipline of achieving full visibility across modern industrial environments where operational technology, IT systems, and physical infrastructure converge. The book examines the principles, methods, and governance required to discover, document, and manage every...

Is Your Compliance Strategy Stuck in the Past? Master the AI Revolution in GxP.In the high-stakes world of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, the "human error" gap is closing. As regulatory scrutiny from the FDA and EMA intensifies, traditional manual quality assurance is no longer a...

Mendix Compact delivers a clear, practical introduction to building applications with the Mendix low-code platform. It guides readers through data modeling, microflows, UI design, integrations, deployment, and real-world best practices. Perfect for developers, analysts, and IT professionals who want to build scalable Mendix apps...

Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental-it is reshaping how organizations analyze data, prioritize work, and make strategic decisions. Yet many professionals struggle to translate AI potential into measurable business value.AI for Change Makers is a practical, role-based guide designed to help: Business Analysts move...

This three-volume set LNCS 16431-16433 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing, BESC 2025 held in Hong Kong SAR, China, during October 16-18, 2025. The 18 full papers and 5 short papers presented in this volumes were...

Book Description for "Drone Industry: Insights and Perspectives"Prepare to explore the world of drones with "Drone Industry: Insights and Perspectives." This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving drone industry, tracing its history, current technologies, market dynamics, and future potential.The book tracks...

Most HPLC problems aren't equipment failures, they're thinking failures.Deciphering HPLC Method Development strips away guesswork and teaches you how to control separations instead of reacting to them. No fluff. No textbook overload. Just the rules that actually work in real labs.Inside, you'll learn how...

Random Thoughts 4 is a deeply reflective and intellectually rigorous exploration of power, governance, ethics, technology, sovereignty, and responsibility in an era where states, corporations, and artificial intelligence systems increasingly shape the destiny of societies. Drawing from lived professional experience across corporate leadership, technology...

Responsible Innovation: Engineering Trusted Digital Products for Emerging Markets is a timely and practical guide for anyone building, governing, or investing in digital technology in rapidly evolving economies.As Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Immersive Technologies move from theory into everyday use, their impact is no...

OT Networking 101: Purdue Model, Zones, and Safe Data Flows is a comprehensive guide to understanding, designing, and securing industrial communication systems from the ground up. It explores how the Purdue Model structures control networks, how zones and conduits enforce trust boundaries, and how...

Hardware Bring-Up 101: Out-of-Band Access, Firmware, and Burn-In Tests is a comprehensive guide to the foundational engineering processes that transform bare-metal hardware into production-ready systems. Covering every stage from initial power-on and firmware configuration to thermal validation, burn-in stress testing, and final acceptance, the...

IMAC Playbook: Move, Add, Change Procedures from Ticket to Close in Data Centers is a comprehensive guide to the operational discipline behind every physical and logical change in mission-critical environments. It explores the full lifecycle of IMAC work-from request intake and scope clarification to...

Cost-Aware Architectures: Basic Design Patterns for Cheaper Workloads explores the principles, patterns, and cultural shifts required to build systems that are not only technically efficient but financially intelligent. The book provides a deep framework for integrating cost awareness into every architectural decision, from workload...

Everyday FinOps: Dashboards, Alerts, and Monthly Reviews is a practical guide to embedding financial accountability and cost efficiency into the daily rhythm of cloud operations. It explores how teams can move beyond one-time optimizations to create a continuous culture of visibility, measurement, and action....

This book explores the complete architecture and operational philosophy of physical security in modern data centers, from the first perimeter fence to the most advanced autonomous monitoring systems. It examines how design, governance, technology, and human behavior converge to create layered defense environments that...

This book, Decommissioning and Asset Disposition: Data Sanitization and Reverse Logistics in Data Centers, provides a comprehensive exploration of the full lifecycle of retiring data center infrastructure-from the first scoping of decommissioning projects to the secure erasure, transport, and final disposition of IT assets....

Change Management on the Data Center Floor: MOP/SOP/EOP and Maintenance Windows is a deep exploration of how critical infrastructure operations maintain control, precision, and safety amid constant evolution. The book examines the living discipline of change control-from designing Method, Standard, and Emergency Operating Procedures...

Colocation Strategy and Migrations in Data Centers: Site Selection, RFPs, and Move-In Playbooks is a comprehensive exploration of the end-to-end lifecycle of colocated infrastructure, from strategic planning and provider evaluation to migration execution and operational stabilization. It examines how enterprises design resilient, cost-efficient, and...

Chargeback 2.0: Market-Based Pricing and Internal Billing Models explores how modern enterprises can evolve from traditional cost allocation to dynamic, transparent, and market-driven internal pricing systems. The book examines the economics of shared services, the psychology of pricing fairness, and the technical foundations of...

This book explores the art and science of cloud spend forecasting as a strategic discipline within FinOps. It guides readers through the methods, data structures, and organizational practices needed to transform forecasting from a reactive accounting task into a proactive instrument of financial control...

Enterprise Agreement Playbook: Negotiating and Managing Cloud Contracts is a comprehensive guide for organizations seeking to master the art and discipline of cloud contract strategy. It explores every stage of the enterprise agreement lifecycle-from negotiation and pricing to governance, optimization, and renewal-providing practical insight...

Carbon-Aware FinOps: Aligning Spend Optimization with Sustainability Goals explores the convergence of financial operations, cloud efficiency, and environmental responsibility. It redefines FinOps as not only a discipline for managing cloud costs but as a strategic framework for measuring, reporting, and reducing carbon emissions across...

Saving with Commitments: Intro to Savings Plans and Reserved Instances in Cloud FinOps is a comprehensive guide to mastering long-term cost optimization in the cloud. It explores the principles, strategies, and governance models behind cloud commitments, showing how organizations can balance financial efficiency with...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to Kubernetes cost governance, offering strategies, best practices, and real-world case studies to help organizations optimize their Kubernetes environments. It covers key topics such as resource management, cost tracking, scaling policies, multi-cloud management, and emerging trends, while focusing...

Forget the Hollywood Scientist.The real lab, where the life-changing, world-saving molecules are actually made, is infinitely more complex, chaotic, and hilarious than you've ever been told.A Day in the Lab: The Life of a Pharma Chemist is your all-access pass behind the fume hood...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and optimizing unit economics in cloud-based businesses. It explores the critical metrics that drive profitability, such as cost per transaction, customer acquisition cost, and customer lifetime value, and offers practical strategies for continuously improving these metrics....

Your First 90 Days of FinOps: A Simple Playbook for Quick Wins is a practical guide designed to help organizations build a strong foundation in Cloud Financial Operations from day one. Focused on clarity, collaboration, and measurable impact, it walks readers through the critical...

FinOps Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide to Cloud Cost Management is a comprehensive exploration of how modern organizations can achieve financial accountability, efficiency, and strategic value in the cloud era. Designed for engineers, finance professionals, and business leaders alike, the book demystifies the principles of...

Getting Started with Cost Allocation: Tags, Accounts, and Chargeback is a practical and comprehensive guide for organizations seeking financial transparency and accountability in their technology environments. It explains how to design and implement effective cost allocation frameworks that connect resource consumption with business value...

Can socialism work in the 21st century? This book proves it can-and shows exactly how.For over a century, the "calculation problem" has been capitalism's knockout argument against socialism: without market prices, how could any economy coordinate millions of products, billions of preferences, and complex...

Legacy-to-Platform Migrations: Strangler Patterns, Carve-Outs, and Organizational Refactoring explores the deep transformation that occurs when enterprises evolve from aging, monolithic systems to modern, scalable platforms. Moving beyond the technical mechanics of migration, it examines the human, architectural, and strategic dimensions that define long-term success....

Data Platforms as a Service: Embedding Warehouses, Streams, and Governance into IDPs explores how modern enterprises can transform their data ecosystems by integrating analytical, streaming, and governance capabilities directly into Internal Developer Platforms. The book provides a comprehensive, forward-looking view of how to design,...

In a world where every scroll, click, and view is a battle for attention, influence has evolved - and so must we.The Psychology of Modern Influence is a field manual for marketers, entrepreneurs, and creators who want to understand and ethically apply the science...

As blockchain, AI, and digital ownership redefine the web, design has become the language of trust. In UX Meets Web3, Amelia Sander guides designers, product managers, and innovators through the shift from platforms to protocols - from users to participants - and from interfaces...

Bring Your Family Together with Creative Adventures - Powered by ChatGPT!There may be only 26 letters in the alphabet. Still, inside this book you'll discover over 90 creative ways to engage your family and friends, each one beautifully illustrated, annotated, and designed to turn...

Evolving the Platform Team: Organizational Topologies, Product Ownership, and Strategic Roadmapping explores how modern technology organizations transform their platform teams from isolated service providers into strategic enablers of innovation. Through an in-depth examination of structure, culture, and leadership, the book reveals how to align...

This book is for writers who love their craft, for creatives questioning their place in a digital world, and for readers fascinated by the intersection of art and artificial intelligence.Author: Tiana StevenISBN-13: 9798273632431Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/08/2025Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

Golden Paths at Scale: Versioning, Lifecycle Management, and Controlled Deviation explores how modern organizations design, govern, and evolve standardized development workflows that balance autonomy with consistency. It examines the technical, organizational, and cultural dimensions of scaling Golden Paths-covering topics such as versioning strategies, lifecycle...