I have decided that I want to do IT security for a living. I think it is the right path to take. I love reading about vulnerabilities and trying to figure out exploits. I’m starting to understand the concepts that different attackers use such as session hijacking, escalation, SQL injection techniques, Cross Site Scripting, race conditions, shell code etc….
I have changed jobs, I was going to offer clients search engine optimization and pay per click services. I have a son now and do not have the time to do customer service for client’s who are not getting the click through’s or conversions to earn money. I do however have the time to secure and analyze networks and home computers. I eat breathe and sleep IT security. I currently work for a large IT reseller, no not CDW.
My day consists of email, telephone calls, I like to make 75-100 calls a day to find new business. I am not a telemarketer. I’m a consultant. I understand prospects being hesitant getting a cold call from a stranger. I’m not here to boost my ego. I do understand IT security, networking, networking protocols, software both commercial and open source. I can read source code in almost any language. I cannot code it yet. I have programmed some really bad C code and spent most of my time debugging. That is how you learn right? Languages I like and want to learn PERL, PHP, C, Assembler, Python, and Ruby. I read Dr. Dobbs currently.
In the background the Backyardigans are blasting. I know parents can relate. LOL.
I’m learning allot in my new position. I used to like Dell, now all I recommend is HP. I own a Macbook, if your curious. I like it. I can use a limited shell with limited BSD functionality. Apple diasbled the root account. Hey Apple I bought the computer I want root. Virtualization is hot right now. Most IT directors want virtualization. Why? Less money for hardware. I like the fact I can sale VM Ware but look at outsourcing and the reduction of hardware sales can hurt my current job. Security will never go away. It’s a ongoing process.
Storage is another ballgame I’m studying so much new technology. SAN, NAS, Tape LTO blah blah blah.
I’ll be honest I’m in sales and I have a hard time pushing software products when I beleive in Open Source. I can do anything with a Linux box and the right tools. Right SourceForge? Good night……
