[ Intelligence Library · 169 Titles ]
169 expert eBooks by Mark Hayward — UK Armed Forces veteran with 23+ years in information security. From beginner fundamentals to advanced enterprise techniques. Available worldwide on Amazon.
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Choose your experience level — each path leads to the right first book
No technical background needed. Start with the essentials and build real confidence fast.
Start with Beginners GuideTake your cyber security career to the next level with advanced threat detection and enterprise strategies.
Start with Advanced GuideGDPR, ISO 27001, firewalls, risk management, incident response — 169 specialist books covering every area.
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A complete guide to enterprise SIEM tools and how they power real-time threat detection, log management, and incident response.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools are the backbone of enterprise threat detection. This audiobook gives you a complete understanding of how SIEM systems collect, correlate, and analyse log data across your entire organisation — turning raw events into actionable security intelligence.
Mark Hayward walks through leading enterprise SIEM platforms, real-world deployment strategies, alerting logic, and how to integrate SIEM into your SOC workflows. Essential listening for security analysts, architects, and anyone building their organisation's detection capabilities.
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Deep-dive video coverage of the most critical topics in modern cyber security
Beginner, intermediate, or advanced — there's a Mark Hayward book for every stage of your cyber security career.
[ Latest Intelligence ]
Free expert guidance on the cyber threats and trends shaping 2026
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Employees are using AI tools at work every day — without IT's knowledge or approval. This is Shadow AI, and it's quietly creating serious security and compliance risks.
[ Series Intelligence ]
Each series covers a focused domain of cyber security knowledge
[ Featured Titles ]
Start your journey with these recommended titles from Mark Hayward's collection
Master the fundamentals of digital security. The perfect starting point for a career in cyber security.
Take your career to the next level with advanced threat detection and enterprise security strategies.
Building on the OSI model — the 7 security layers every organisation must master for comprehensive protection.
Complete guide to handling security incidents — from detection and containment to recovery and lessons learned.
The definitive guide to governing AI responsibly — aligning with ISO 42001 and emerging AI compliance requirements.
Learn wireless security assessment techniques and defend your networks against real-world wireless threats.
[ Frequently Asked ]
Everything you need to know about Mark Hayward's cyber security book collection
The 169 book collection covers Identity & Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Wireless Security, IoT Security, OSINT, Governance & Policy, SOC2 Certification, PCI DSS compliance, the Cyber Assessment Framework, and AI standards like ISO 42001.
All books are available on Amazon in Kindle eBook format (many on Kindle Unlimited), paperback, and hardcover editions. Digital versions offer instant download, while physical copies ship worldwide.
'Cyber Security for Beginners' is the recommended starting point. From there, readers can progress through intermediate and advanced titles covering specialised topics like ethical hacking, threat detection, and enterprise security.
Absolutely. All books are available worldwide through Amazon. Kindle eBooks can be downloaded instantly from any country, and physical copies ship globally through Amazon's international delivery network.
Yes. For corporate training, educational institutions, or team purchases, contact Mark directly through the contact page to discuss volume pricing and custom packages.
[ Verified Intelligence ]
Professionals, students and IT teams worldwide share their experience
“Absolutely fantastic series. Mark has a rare ability to break down complex security concepts into clear, digestible chapters. I recommended the Beginners book to my entire team.
“I was completely new to cyber security and these books gave me a solid foundation. Now studying for my CompTIA Security+ and the knowledge from Mark's books is invaluable.
“The SOC and SIEM content is spot on. Real-world applicable, not just theory. I've purchased multiple titles for my team's professional development library.
“Mark writes with genuine authority — you can tell this comes from 20+ years of hands-on experience. The Incident Response book is particularly excellent.
“Bought the Governance & Policy book for our compliance project. Incredibly thorough and well-structured. Already ordering more titles for the rest of the team.
“Finally — a cyber security author who doesn't dumb things down but also doesn't make it impenetrable. The Advanced series is exactly the level I needed.
[ Author Credentials ]
Mark Hayward is a UK-based cyber security expert with over 23 years of professional experience — beginning with a career in the UK Armed Forces specialising in Communications and Information Technology.
After leaving service, he delivered cyber security directly to local and central UK government departments before channelling two decades of front-line expertise into 169 books available worldwide on Amazon.
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Whether you're just starting out or advancing your career, there's a book for every stage of your cyber security journey — 169 titles on Amazon worldwide.
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