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Some search terms for how the internet works: Packet switched networking, TCP, IP, SSL.
I don't think I have ever read a book about basic internet workings, the internet is really the best place to read about that stuff (hence the search terms).
Instead I will list some books which look at how we define security and why secure systems fail:
Secrets and Lies is a good primer discussing trust / networks / cryptography and a few other things at a high enough level to be interesting to a lay reader: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Lies-Digital-Security-Networked/dp/0471453803/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419753343&sr=8-4
Art of Intrusion is packed full of stories about how systems (computers or otherwise) fail and become insecure: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Intrusion-Exploits-Intruders-Deceivers/dp/0471782661/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419753466&sr=8-1 the sister book Art of Deception (stories about Social Engineering) is also pretty good.
The Code Book, mostly history, but provides a great introduction to cryptographic concepts. http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Book-Science-Cryptography/dp/0385495323/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_7_RTJS?ie=UTF8&refRID=1RRWWY0RNX7G8HRYPFFS
WHY DO YOU ASK MAINTAINS THE PROPER ATTITUDE OF A DECENT THING?
:)
> From experience, one book is barely enough to get your feet wet
Ha! Definitely. I keep getting ideas for other books I should write.
I'd recommend the following as good general books to read. They're all good no matter what type of programming you do:
That should keep you busy. :)
EDIT: Oh, also, you can read my other two Python books. One is on graphical games with Pygame and the other is on classical ciphers and how to crack them. http://inventwithpython.com
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Lies-Digital-Security-Networked/dp/0471453803
This book gives a really good overview of core Information Assurance concepts. Bruce Schneier is smart dude to follow.