Getting into network security..........

[bfletch]

I am a graduating senior getting my degree in MIS. I am really interested in the IS auditing and security field. Can anyone give me suggestions on how to get started in that direction? What books, skills, or classes would benefit me? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[chiph]

Hmmm.

1) Subscription to Network Computing Magazine.
2) See if Network Associates has any newsletters you can sign up for
3) Find out what Dan Farmer is up to (head of security at EarthLink, and author of the COPS and SATAN network security tools).

Chip H.

 

[Guest_imported]

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Good luck!

 

[itauditor]

I am an IT auditor myself and took a somewhat round about route to get here. I would suggest investigating 2 certifications:

CISA-Certified IS Auditor
CISSP-Certified IS Security Professional

While this was not the path I took, they are certifications I am obtaining now and contain extremely useful information.