Perlroth makes frequent use of literary techniques such as listing, rhetorical questions, and similes. How does she use literary and rhetorical techniques to create a greater impact?

The main body of the text is divided into parts and chapters that are then organized chronologically and by theme. How does this structure help the author to present information and events in a more coherent way?

Discuss the author’s presentation of The Responsibility to Safeguard Digital Infrastructure in the Epilogue. To what extent does this final chapter function as a call to action, and how effective are Perlroth’s recommendations?

How does Perlroth use specific details and physical descriptions to create distinctive characterizations for each of the figures presented throughout the book? How does she employ literary techniques to achieve this effect?

Prominent digital nonprofit Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) defines its mission as: “to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all people of the world” (“About EFF.” Electronic Frontier Foundation). Do the EFF’s goals align with Perlroth’s own priorities and perspectives on technology? To what extent do the activities of hackers and government agencies involved in the zero-day market support or subvert this mission?

Discus the morality of the NSA’s domestic and international espionage activities. How does Perlroth’s presentation of The Impact of Digital Espionage on Privacy and Civil Liberties affect her treatment of domestic and foreign government agencies and policies?

What inherent biases exist within the text? How does Perlroth mitigate these issues and forestall potential objections?

How has The Role of Hacking in Modern International Relations and Conflicts developed in the years since the book was published in 2021? Referencing current events, analyze the extent to which Perlroth’s presentation of this theme remains relevant in the present international climate.