RE: Learning Network Security Basics

["Ramki B" <bramkie () gmail com>]

To be good in Security, you need to be good in Networks and to be good in
Networks you need a through understanding of Protocols.  

CompTIA N+ and Security + are good places to start.

HTH
Ramki

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nietsec () gmail com [mailto:nietsec () gmail com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:09 PM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Learning Network Security Basics
>
> Hey all....
> I am a Bachelor of computers student.I am very much 
> interested in Security.I have started reading 
> articles,discussions,whitepapers,books etc etc related to 
> security.But the problem is i am not able to concentrate on 
> building the foundations for security....
> Please explain me in details how to start learning abt security..
> also what are compuslory skills for a security professional ? 
> How to get hands on experience with all the stuff which is 
> posted on internet..
>
> Thanx a lot for my help