Start with high-confidence network security books, then narrow by subgenre or adjacent topics.
Social Engineering
Christopher Hadnagy
CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit
Mike Chapple, David Seidl
AP Computer Science Principles Premium, 2026: Prep Book With 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice
Seth Reichelson
Practical Malware Analysis
Michael Sikorski, Andrew Honig
