RE: Learning Network Security Basics

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

Hello Louie: 

> I also need the stepping stone for this. I just started to 
> take some basic classes right now I am learning about the OSI 
> how it work. 

For OSI and general networking tech., you can checkout:

www.firewall.cx

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/general/0,295582,sid7_gci1137052,00.h
tml?track=NL-81&ad=529610

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,290660,sid7_gci212725,0
0.html

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci523729,00.html


> But I really want to get into security ... What 
> books are good to have for a newbie? Plus I also came up on 2 
> computers that I'm going to load linux or window for testing...

Books, you can start with CompTIA N+ books and Cisco has lot of material on
networking technology...and they are free.

> Any links or forums that have good security would be greatful...

You are already into one of the best forums...


HTH
Ramki B