Two Macintosh pros introduce general computer security principles and discuss how to secure Internet services and enhance overall security. Advanced topics include home networking, wireless networking, and securing the new Mac OS X. A companion website is available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Alan B. Oppenheimer, co-designer of the AppleTalk network system, spent 11 years at Apple Computer developing networking software. He is the co-founder of and president of Open Door Networks, Inc., a Macintosh Internet tools and services company. He is the author of Inside AppleTalk by Addison-Wesley Longman.
Charles Whitaker is a veteran of Informix, Inc, where he developed Unix-based products. He currently works as a technical writer and quality assurance manager at Open Door Networks.