Nov 03, 2015 such recommendations are made in his recently published book, lights out. Dec 04, 2018 ted koppel, the author of the ny times bestselling book lights out, studied the power grid and analyzed the consequences a targeted cyberattack could have on it. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath ebook written by ted koppel. Part one is the bad stuff and the documentation making it real. It has been prominent in current news because of the. Ted koppel s intensely researched book presents a scenario that trumps dystopian novels about zombies and plaguebecause this threat is real. Investigative reporting that reads like fiction or maybe i just wish it was fiction. Oct 19, 2018 lights out by ted koppel is a nonfiction book about the weaknesses of us electrical grid and the possibility of it going down. It begins on page 91 of my uncorrected proofnot for sale advanced copy of the book. Anyone who has their eyes open can see that we live in increasingly dangerous times. A respected and awardwinning journalist, longtime nightline anchor and current news analyst for npr and the bbc, koppel has the credibility and visibility to both conduct a thorough investigation and broadcast the results widely. A threat unlike any other america has ever faced ted koppel.
Oct 25, 2015 ted koppels unparalleled reporting skills are on full display in lights out. On this episode, we take a look at ted koppel s bestselling book lights out. Ted references william forstchens novel, one second after, which depicts an emp attack by the iranians and the north koreans that knocks out the electric power across much of the country. In this book he states that there are many very huge electrical transformers that are so large that they required trains to move them and that those tracks have since been removed. Koppel outlines the many ways our government and response teams are. Will, lights out is a timely warning about the vulnerability of america to a massive cyberattack that would cripple all we take for granted electricity, communication, transportation. Apocalypse likely the veteran tv newsman, in his new book lights out, argues that the nations energy grid is grievously vulnerable to a catastrophic cyberattack, and that the. That quality alone makes lights out a higher level read. In lights out, ted koppel uses his profound journalistic talents to raise pressing questions about our nations aging electrical grid. Oct 31, 2016 lights out by ted koppel, 9780553419986, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Will when the lights go out after the cyberattack, this is the book everyone will read. Lights out by ted koppel, 9780553419986, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 27, 2015 what happens when terrorists go after u. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath is a pile of chapters in three parts.
The author joins gwen ifill to discuss the frightening. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lights out. I stayed up late last night reading ted koppels most recent book about the potential consequences of a cyberattack on americas electric power grid. Koppel contends the energy grid is vulnerable to a. We remain distracted to this day by the prospects of retail terrorism when we should be focused on the wholesale threat of cyber catastrophe, writes the author. It is broken out into bitesized chapters, like television news items, keeping interest but delivering the salient points succinctly. I have found it to be an excellent, foundational book for anyone new to the idea of a power grid failure but with a lot of new information for us emp veterans. Lights out a cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath by ted koppel. Oct 04, 2019 lights out is alarming, but rife in purpose and relevance to all who read it, making a significant contribution to the mindset of any prepared individual. In this new york times bestselling investigation, ted koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on americas power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the united states is shockingly unprepared.
Anderson cooper as readers would expect from ted koppel, lights out is dramatic but not hyped, tied to today s news of shaky infrastructure and cyber attacks but also forward looking. To set up interviews across the country, he simply called us senators. In his new book, lights out, ted koppel argues that not only is this a distinct possibility, but that america is totally unprepared. The guide of koppel estimates the pessimists and optimists but does of separating details from fiction an unhealthy task. Hats off to ted koppel for putting us all on alert. The other plus is the way koppel has organized and written this book. If anyone is well positioned to convince people that the threat of a blackoutinducing cyberattack on america is real, its ted koppel. Mar 06, 2016 lights out is an introductory work to the topic of us electrical grid vulnerability. Ted koppel, a 42year veteran of abc news, was anchor and managing editor of nightline from 1980 to 2005. Through interview after interview with leading experts, koppel paints a compelling picture of the impact cyberattacks may have on the grid. Along with special guest doc montana, we examine the all. Awardwinning journalist and longtime nightline anchor koppel off camera.
A fascinating and frightening look at just how vulnerable we are to a cyberattack. Today i want to write about one of the most important books that has been published in recent times. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is broken out into bitesized chapters, like television news items. Ted koppel, the author of the ny times bestselling book lights out, studied the power grid and analyzed the consequences a targeted cyberattack could have on it. The book explores what it would be like to have a blackout that lasts for months, instead of just a few days, and the result of an indepth investigation into the vulnerabilities of our countrys power grid. Ted koppel has 14 books on goodreads with 11759 ratings. Oct 27, 2015 if anyone is well positioned to convince people that the threat of a blackoutinducing cyberattack on america is real, its ted koppel. Lights out by ted koppel is a nonfiction book about the weaknesses of us electrical grid and the possibility of it going down. But it is a great book for the people that are not aware of the threats we face. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lights out. Ted koppel is a fortytwoyear veteran of abc news, where he was anchor and managing editor of nightline from 1980 to 2005. Clarke, author of cyber war and former national coordinator for.
I stayed up late last night reading ted koppel s most recent book about the potential consequences of a cyberattack on americas electric power grid. Giving a friendly nod to the survivalists and preppers as informed hobbyists, while tossing every accountable government official on the hot seat like a celebrity roast, koppel fries us all with the pudding full of proof that 1 something will happen, 2 government agencies. Named by new york university as one of the top 100 american journalists of the past hundred years, he has won every significant television award. Ted koppel s unparalleled reporting skills are on full display in lights out. Lights out is a timely warning about the vulnerability of america to a massive cyber attack that would cripple all we take for granted electricity, communication, transportation. Oct 27, 2015 ted koppel, a 42year veteran of abc news, was anchor and managing editor of nightline from 1980 to 2005.
Lights out a cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving. Lights out by ted koppel 3 this entry was posted in reading and tagged dystopian nonfiction on july 28, 2017 by sarah anne carter it would be the ultimate irony if the most connected, the most mediasaturated population in history failed to disseminate the most elementary survival plan until the power was out and it no longer had the. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath. Ted koppel on electric grid cyber threats what happens when terrorists go after u. In this book he states that there are many very huge electrical transformers that are so large that they required trains to move. General mcchrystal talks a lot about resiliency, the ability to recover from unexpected assault or disaster. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath kindle edition by koppel, ted.
A respected and awardwinning journalist, longtime nightline anchor and current news analyst for npr and the bbc, koppel has. Lights out is alarming, but rife in purpose and relevance to all who read it, making a significant contribution to the mindset of any prepared individual. Oct 18, 2016 ted koppels unparalleled reporting skills are on full display in lights out. New york university recently named koppel one of the top 100 american journalists of the past 100 years. If nothing else, ted koppel s book lights out is a loss of innocence.
Ted koppel, the book prior to lights out that ive told most people about this year is team of teams by stanley mcchrystal. The novel describes how a community might struggle to survive in this aftermath. Cyberwar has occurred in many documented cases and continues to be a threat. Clarke, author of cyber war and former national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism. The threat of an economic collapse, social unrest, terrorism hang over our heads, but of all. The book reveals the vulnerability of perhaps the most critical of. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath by ted koppel. Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months.
Lights out by ted koppel sans technology institute. Koppels book is thus an excellent introduction to the subject. Lights out is alarming, but rife in objective and relevance to all who study it, producing a substantial contribution to the mindset of any ready person. It covers, in a brief and somewhat padded manner, the frailty of the grid.
Lights out ted koppel read online free books archive. Jul 28, 2017 lights out by ted koppel 3 this entry was posted in reading and tagged dystopian nonfiction on july 28, 2017 by sarah anne carter it would be the ultimate irony if the most connected, the most mediasaturated population in history failed to disseminate the most elementary survival plan until the power was out and it no longer had the. Today we are featuring lights out by ted koppel not to confused with the fiction book lights out by david crawford. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, ted koppel, one of americas most experienced and bestknown journalists, has attempted to show readers why the. Nov 02, 2015 i hope you had a chance to read about ted koppels newest book, lights out, and maybe youve already purchased a copy for yourself. A cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath, about the potential of a major cyberattack on americas power grid. Emmy and peabody award winner ted koppel investigates that question in his new book. A cyber attack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath is a cautionary tale.