The Alexandria Project: A Tale of Treachery and Technology [NOOK Book]

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"Thank you for your contribution to the Alexandria Project” is the message cyber attackers leave behind as they delete crucial data from computer networks across America. It’s not long before the nation is on the verge of collapse as Wall Street, the transportation system, government agencies, and the rest of our internet-based economy all fall victim to the attacks of unknown assailants.

As the public outcry builds, Frank Adversego, a brilliant but conflicted cyber security expert, finds himself under suspicion...
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The Alexandria Project: A Tale of Treachery and Technology

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"Thank you for your contribution to the Alexandria Project” is the message cyber attackers leave behind as they delete crucial data from computer networks across America. It’s not long before the nation is on the verge of collapse as Wall Street, the transportation system, government agencies, and the rest of our internet-based economy all fall victim to the attacks of unknown assailants.

As the public outcry builds, Frank Adversego, a brilliant but conflicted cyber security expert, finds himself under suspicion as well as trapped in a power play between the FBI and the CIA. Only by tracing the Alexandria Project back to the source can he clear himself.

What follows is a fast-paced, satirical tale of cyber sleuthing, international espionage, and nuclear brinksmanship that accurately portrays our increasing vulnerability to cyberattack. The surprise ending will leave readers both ready for the next Frank Adversego thriller, as well as concerned about where our headlong rush onto the Internet may be leading us.

“THE ALEXANDRIA PROJECT is fiction that cuts close to the bone. But where George Orwell envisioned 1984 from the safety of thirty-five years out, the future that Updegrove describes may already be upon us. That’s what makes it dangerous, and that’s what makes THE ALEXANDRIA PROJECT an important as well as riveting read.”
— Dan Geer, CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, In-Q-Tel

The Alexandria Project first appeared as a serial at The Standards Blog, where thousands of readers enthusiastically awaited the next weekly installment.


Andrew Updegrove, an attorney, has been representing entrepreneurs, technology companies and venture capitalists for more than thirty years. He also represents many of the organizations that develop, support and apply the standards upon which cybersecurity is based, and is actively involved in dealing with cybersecurity attacks as they happen. A graduate of Yale University and the Cornell University Law School, he lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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  • BN ID: 2940013797192
  • Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
  • Publication date: 12/30/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 399,393
  • File size: 815 KB

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  • Posted March 10, 2012

    Addictive thriller - hard to put down

    This book was hard to put down a must read for sci-fi fans.

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  • Posted February 24, 2012

    Delightfully unpredictable!

    I'm somewhat jaded by thrillers where the plot twists are obvious long before they actually happen. No fear of that with this book! Updegrove has managed what many attempt but few can execute: a plot that is both credible and surprising. As with the best genre books, I learned quite a bit about the way technology works by following Frank's adventure, but without the heavy preaching that some authors find necessary. The story moves so nimbly that it's final twists are startling; that said, the vulnerabilities in our system that Updegrove exposes are all the more upsetting because the source is so credible. A great read - I can't wait for the next one!

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  • Posted February 21, 2012

    Compelling plot, engaging characters

    I read a lot of novels and this is a very good one. The characters are believable and engaging and the plot is compelling with several clever twists along the way. Updegrove also displays strong knowledge of the numerous technologies supporting the story which adds much to its credibility. Highly recommended.

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  • Posted February 21, 2012

    Excellent and accessible techno-thriller

    The Alexandria Project is an extremely enjoyable read and I recommend it highly. The complaint I have with most novels in which "technology" plays a pivotal role - and this is particularly true in the mystery/thriller genre - is that the authors can't seem to help showing off their very specific knowledge in a way that crowds out the story. That's not the case with Updegrove and The Alexandria Project - he clearly knows the subject matter inside and out, but is too self-assured and smooth a writer to hide behind that insider's knowledge. Without condescending or preaching, he actually presents some frightening truths built into the technology we all enjoy and rely upon in a way that is wonderfully accessible to the non-technical reader. His protagonist, Frank, is an original, amusing creation who is very well suited to carrying this sort of story. The stakes are high throughout, but the story is also lighthearted in many places and features a number of satisfying twists and turns leading to its rollicking conclusion. Finding a quality piece of work like this is what makes reading such a pleasure, and I look forward to Updegrove's next book with great anticipation.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 8, 2012

    I first read the book when it was published in weekly installmen

    I first read the book when it was published in weekly installments . By buying the book I was able to skip the frustration of having to wait a week for the next chapter!
    As with all good works of fiction there is enough fact to make the story very plausible – in fact it was scarily so!
    Apart from enjoying the humor, the main thing for me was the plot and the action. Both kept me turning the page for more and finally kept me up way past my bedtime to finish it – even though I had already read it once!
    The author not only demonstrates an excellent knowledge of matters technical but also delivers a story that keeps the reader on the edge of her seat.
    I hope Marla will collaborate with her Dad again in future books: they make a great partnership!

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