A good firewall book

Can anybody recommend a good firewall book to get started with. I want to avoid vendor specific books like Cisco ASA and Sonicwall. I would prefer to learn the basics on rule writing and best practices then specialize into the firewalls as needed. I currently have a couple side jobs that I do and would like to be able to offer that service for their networks. Get them away from the home Linksys and Netgear routers if you know what I mean. These are some of the books i'm looking at.

Firewalls: Jumpstart for Network and Systems Administrators

Firewall Fundamentals

The Best Damn Firewall Book Period

Any input would be greatly appreciated

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dynamik

Want to buy my Firewalls for Dummies book? (it's seriously a good book for a beginner)

Bokeh

Thats the one we talked about over dinner, right? If so I'd be interested in it.

azjag

Bokeh wrote: »

Thats the one we talked about over dinner, right? If so I'd be interested in it.

If thats the case I'll go pick up a copy locally and save the shipping cost. That way we both win.

dynamik

Bokeh wrote: »

Thats the one we talked about over dinner, right? If so I'd be interested in it.

Yep. I ordered it that night on Mark's recommendation. I'll trade it to you for a lunch

Bokeh

Sure, when are you on this side of town? Send me a PM.