InfoSec Tools?

Hey fellas, I have a couple of questions for you seasoned Security Officers out there...

I'm not an InfoSec Admin yet, but hope to be soon. I have been reading the Security+ book by Darril Gibson, and he lists a few tools that may be used in the real world. How many of you in the Security profession use some sort of network security tool and what would you reccomend based on performance? I'm thinking of setting up a lab where I can install and test some of these tools out so I can be familiar with them and possibly implement them in a real world scenario.

On to Chapter 5 and practice questions. So far Darril's book has been very easy to read, keeping my attention span right where it needs to be. He lists some real experiences, and cites some examples to help the content make sense. So far I give the book about an 8.5 to a 9. I'll probably end up getting an Exam Cram book following the conclusion of Darril's book. Just a little info for those considering Darril's book.

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dynamik

Tools to do what? There are hundreds, if not thousands, and we use a respectable number of them.

broc

Take a look at Backtrack, it should give you enough tools to keep yourself busy for a while...

worldmac1

broc wrote: »

Take a look at Backtrack, it should give you enough tools to keep yourself busy for a while...

Thanks Broc! I'll take a gander...

broc

worldmac1 wrote: »

Thanks Broc! I'll take a gander...

You're welcome! Just be careful, it's addictive

SephStorm

And please make sure you are using those tools on your network! You don't want to accidentally port scan the police network next door...

BTW, please post your lab setup if you don't mind