GateXAIML / Recommended Books
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Why this subject matters: Security awareness is increasingly expected of every engineer, not just specialists — and dedicated security/AppSec roles are among the highest-paying and most in-demand in the current job market.
Standard reference
Computer Security: Principles and Practice
A comprehensive academic foundation covering cryptography, network security, and software security together.
In-depth
The Web Application Hacker's Handbook
The classic, hands-on guide to finding and exploiting real web application vulnerabilities — foundational for AppSec roles.
