Required Knowledge for a Career in Network Security

mtgarden asks: "I am trying to decide if I want to make a career shift into network security. I enjoy learning about cutting edge technologies and find security interesting. I am not especially good at programing but would potentially enjoy the analysis side of security. Where would I start studying to learn whether this field is a good fit for me?"

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Vital knowledge

[Rob T Firefly]

You must be able to quote at least 75% of the movie "Hackers," 85% of "War Games," and for extra credit about 10-20% of either "Swordfish" or "The Lawnmower Man."