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New to INformation Security World Please give your expert advicein this matter
From: "Aamir Niazi" <aamir () aamirniazi com>
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 13:42:38 -0500
Hi everyone, I am a newbie in the world of information security. I have received my MS in Information systems security but have sort of limited knowledge about the practical world. I would appreciate it if someone can give me some advice on where to start as far as practical knowledge goes on personal level like in a home-lab environment, what would I need and where should I start, should I work with Windows cuz that's what I know mostly but I would really want to get some experience with linux and unix what sort of tools should I use that are freely available. And what kind of home lab should I setup I can have up to about 4 to 5 machines what would be the ideal ideal and ideal setup for someone who has no clue about unix and linux. Please advice Your comments will be very much appreciated. Regards, Aamir ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Audit your website security with Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner: Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- New to INformation Security World Please give your expert advicein this matter Aamir Niazi (Feb 09)
- Re: New to INformation Security World Please give your expert advicein this matter Leif Ericksen (Feb 09)
- RE: New to INformation Security World Please give your expert advicein this matter Paul Melson (Feb 09)
- Re: New to INformation Security World Please give your expert advicein this matter Ryan Cummings (Feb 09)