Reading TCP/IP Illustrated won't teach you how to configure BGP prefix filtering regexes on a Cisco router, but the background sure is helpful. Harris is similarly helpful (and in a bunch of weird ways, similarly constructed and written) for understanding financial technology. I do software security consulting for large financial technology companies, and if you ever want to get one of their developers head's nodding, mention an example from Harris.
It's weird that more nerds on HN haven't read it. It's a great book, and it's great in a very nerdy, systems-y way.
It's weird that more nerds on HN haven't read it. It's a great book, and it's great in a very nerdy, systems-y way.