An Approach Toward Security Learning

While a mystery for those who do not know about it, computer security should never be ignored. In this Knowledge Sharing article, Aditya Lad explains how IT and security professionals can segregate their approach toward learning different security areas. The first section identifies a learning approach, effective ways of practicing, and use of the right tools. The second section categorizes various types of security areas that are generally different in their security concepts, their ways and motives of exploitation, and which require specialized knowledge of the respective fields.

Serving as a learning guide to those who are at beginner level, this article discusses approaches, hurdles, and dilemmas professionals face to learn the rapidly evolving security industry. While the dynamic nature of security ensures that there is no single textbook that can teach you everything, the basic principles and learning approach remains universal. Aditya makes great strides in bridging the gap between what we know about how computers work and what exactly happens on the wire. He discusses the various forms of security attacks and also tries to formalize an approach for learning about computer security.

This article is geared toward professionals in senior positions who want to understand security better to make conscious decisions. It is a helpful resource for those who are overwhelmed by security incidents, want to gain expertise, but do not have the clarity or the direction.

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