[Marfin]

I wanted to know how network security oriented some of your jobs were.
If you can say, what kind of software/hardware do you use to help keep your network secure. (kinda toutchy question I know)
What are some good things to be familiar with? (programs etc.)
Is the security field a good solid place to focus on?
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[kimsland]

Hardware: firewall router is a good start
The use a Linux web server after that !

[Zeroday]

To keep your network secure you should have a good firewall such as ZoneAlarm pro, and the corporate version of Bit-defender Total security.

Other than Bitdefender I can recommend Symantec, and Nod-32.

For encryption/hard drive securing I would recommend TrueCrypt.

[kimsland]

Originally Posted by Marfin

I wanted to know how network security oriented some of your jobs were.

Do you mean the technical questions here ?
If so, then all answers to these questions start on the basic level
Is your firewall on etc.
Then progress from there

If you can say, what kind of software/hardware do you use to help keep your network secure. (kinda toutchy question I know)

Are you asking the board Admins regarding this board
If so, you may need to email them directly
Or they can point you in the right direction
OS ? Firewall ? Antivirus ? Malware ? Rootkit ? Backup ? Image ?

What are some good things to be familiar with? (programs etc.)

As above
But it helps to have a clear understanding of All Microsoft products
And ideally Mac and Linux too !

Is the security field a good solid place to focus on?

No (ironically)
It is better to have a broad knowledge across all technical issues
From Hardware - Software - Networking (incl. security) - Multimedia(incl design)
And progamming skills too!
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I hope that helps