re[2]: book recommendations

[Travis D.Ronat <tronat () ahcp net>]

I'm very new to the security field and found "Building Internet Firewalls, 2nd Edition" from O'Reilly a great resource. 
 It goes into detail about each of the major protocols inner workings and their potential problems.

my .02

Travis D. Ronat
System/Network Administrator 

> >  I might recommend "Hacking Exposed".  It's a good broad-level overview 
> >  of security and hacking that includes a basic introduction to some of 
> >  the technologies.  It goes from giving you basics on TCP/IP to very 
> >  specific recommendations on how to use 'nmap' and 'snort'...   Good for 
> >  the Intermediate computer geek who understands networks but may not 
> >  grasp all of the intricacies of the protocols, etc.

> >  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0072227427/002-5162664-8409624

> >  There are hundreds of others, but the first edition of this book (now in 
> >  4th edition) is what got me started.

> >  Eric


> >  Kent Stairley wrote:

> >  >Hi All,
> >  >
> >  >I'd like your recommendations on computer & network security books
> >  ranging
> >  >from books for the beginner in security
> >  >to the expert pro. I'd also like to know if any has read "Fundamentals of
> >  >Computer Security" by
> >  >Pieprzyk, Hardjono, and Seberry and if so what is your opinion?
> >  >
> >  >I'm also looking for info on hacking, cracking, & the security of card
> >  >readers, tablet pc's, pda's, & windows ce.
> >  >Any add'l info, books, papers, etc. recommendations would be a great
> >  help.
> >  >
> >  >TIA,
> >  >Kent
> >  >
> >  >
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