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What's a good way to learn network security?

Asked by reactor5 (221points) | asked July 31st, 2009 | 5 responses | “Great Question” (0points) | Flag as…

I’d like to learn more about network security/vulnerabilities/penetration testing so I can make more secure sites. Any suggestions?

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FrogOnFire's avatar

You could go to your local bookstore and buy a book. I’ve probably walked by hundreds of network security books at Barnes & Noble.

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cyndihugs's avatar

do you have an antivirus system?
and a cleaner?

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reactor5's avatar

@FrogOnFire any recommendations?

@cyndihugs well obviously. But I’m looking for ways to code more securely.

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erichw1504's avatar

Take the CompTIA Security + certification test. It costs money and you have to study real hard for it, but it’s worth it. I know a lot more about computer security.

http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/security.aspx

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willpower's avatar

If you’re looking for a way to test the security of your coding, and you know your way around a command line, you can try BackTrack.

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