Peter Norton's Guide to Network Security provides an overview of common network types and then supplies the details necessary to build and implement a successful network security strategy. Because most commercial networks use a combination of new and legacy equipment and systems, Peter Norton's Guide to Network Security addresses the common network systems and protocols that network administrators use daily and describes the security measures necessary to keep the systems working smoothly and securely.
Peter Norton (born November 14, 1943) is an American programmer, software publisher, author, and philanthropist. He is best known for the computer programs and books that bear his name. Norton sold his PC software business to Symantec Corporation in 1990.