Re: Career Choice

[Kinnell <kinnell.t () gmail com>]

I fully support getting a box out there wherever you can, just with
the small amount of this I get to do I have been able to learn a bit,
though I look forward to the ability to have a box further outside of
a network.

In fact when I was at the 5th HOPE in NYC this past summer I saw a fun
Presentation on the use of a HoneyPot to actively attack hackers that
would try to take the Pot over.  It was real fun to picture someone
sitting on the other end of the line suddenly getting shutdown and
owned.  I'm sure it puts a smile on many people's faces.

have fun,
Kinnell


On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:17:21 -0500, Richard Kirk <saviente () gmail com> wrote:
> That is a great idea, unfortunately I don't know where to find another
> location for this.  I actually planned on getting a separate cable
> line. I already have cable coming in so I'm not sure if they can give
> me "another" line (do you know if they can do this?)   Also, I may
> just get a dsl line and do it that way...probably have the server on
> cable  and have Brighthouse increase my upload speed and have my
> personal network on the dsl line (I don't consider dsl as being as
> reliable as cable in my area, I've had many issues with it in past).
>
> On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:11:58 -0500, Michael Booxbaum Sardinas
> <michael.sardinas () worldlearning org> wrote:
> > Richard:
> >
> > Definately take the advice given so far.  The one piece I have not heard
> > yet is to run your own server somewhere seperate from work.  If you can
> > get a box hosted somewhere, I would recommend that.
> >
> > I am not an expert in the field, but I do have a personal server located
> > off my work network.  Because it is not behind a firewall (aside from
> > iptables) I get to see all kinds of very interesting network traffic.
> > Exploring all the log entries, and what causes them is a real good intro
> > into network security.
> >
> > Besides, the fear of having your own box hacked because it is on the
> > front lines is a real motivator to hone your security skills.  And if
> > you do get hacked, you can even hone your forensic skills!
> >
> > just my $0.02
> >
> > Michael.
> >
> > --
> > "Why shouldn't we give our teachers a license to obtain software, all
> > software, any software, for nothing? Does anyone demand a licensing fee,
> > each time a child is taught the alphabet?" -- William Gibson.
> >
> > //
> > Michael Booxbaum Sardinas
> > Student Computing Specialist
> > Educational Technology
> > World Learning
> > (802)258-3513
> > michael.sardinas () worldlearning org
> > \\