Prepping for Tomorrow Series: Cyber Warfare

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. ~ Albert Einstein

In poll after poll, one of the threats facing our nation is the use of a cyber attack to cause a grid down scenario. There are many bad actors on the international stage capable of cyber terror on a massive scale. The list is long, including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Syria and now even terrorist groups like ISIS. Each is capable of wreaking havoc in the US by shutting down our power grid and enjoying the resulting chaos.

No bombs. No bullets. No swordfights. Just a few keystrokes on the computer. And we're done.

Inspired by the research conducted for The Boston Brahmin series by Freedom Preppers creator Bobby Akart and the team at Freedom Preppers, CYBER WARFARE, is book one in the new non-fiction Prepping for Tomorrow series. Expanding on the news which comes out daily about cyber attacks, CYBER WARFARE is intended to provide a detailed analysis of the history of cyber intrusions, the current use of cyber terror, and the potential a devastating cyber war would have on our critical infrastructure.



On day two of its release, CYBER WARFARE became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in an unprecedented five genres!

The Importance of Prepper Fiction

By Steven Konkoly and Bobby Akart

What is the purpose of writing fiction? It does not tell a true story and the characters are not necessarily based upon real people. A well written story may be fabricated, but it helps us comprehend the world nonetheless. As Stephen King quipped: Fiction is the truth behind the lie.

New preppers are ravenous for information on prepping and survival. We gather up survival guides providing us the outlines and checklists for creating a well-rounded preparedness plan which focuses on self-reliance. These indispensable guides are written in an educational, instructional format.

TEOTWAWKI - What does it mean to you?

"The End Of The World As We Know It."

It DOES NOT MEAN the end of the world. This is why we prep. The threats that we face are many. As preppers we want to survive Teotwawki. The collapse events vary in degree, but your preparedness plan should prepare for the worst ...

Whether fantasy, or reality, we all have "collapse events" that we prepare for. Those who are not preppers still have their "collapse event". TEOTWAWKI could be loss of a job for which they maintain a rainy day fund. It could be damage to their home from storms, fire or vandals, for which they carry insurance.  For the weakest among us, TEOTWAWKI could mean a zit on their chin before a big date for which they have makeup concealer. 

For preppers, TEOTWAWKI may mean the zombie apocalypse as portrayed in The Walking Dead or the very real possibility of the economic collapse of the US Dollar and the resulting societal unrest. Via my website we have surveyed fellow preppers and readers over the years and asked: 

What is your TEOTWAWKI?

Heirloom Seeds for a Preppers Survival Garden

The process of gardening is the result of more than tilling, planting, weeding and harvesting. It is also the result of preparedness to overcome challenges such as location, pests and other unforeseen complications like unusual weather. Imagine the pressure a prepper will be under to produce a harvest after TEOTWAWKI when their life depends on it. After the SHTF, an ordinary vegetable garden becomes a survival garden.

Growing Your Own Food is Like Printing Your Own Money

 

I love that saying because it is true. It can also be modified to read growing your own food will keep you alive when the SHTF.