Information Security
Macintosh OS X Security
Now based on an operating system of BSD descent, Mac OS X provides the power and security challenges associated with Unix. Essentials include strong passwords, and the following steps to place a system on the network
- Secure the computer before you place it on the 'Net.
- Read all three parts of "Understanding the Platform and Usage" - First Lesson, Second Lesson, Third Lesson
- For servers, see Installation security measures
- Patch it so that it won't be a target.
- Back it up and practice recovering.
- Now you can put it on the network.
- Keep the computer updated with the latest software versions.
- Keep up-to-date on applications; watch for security alerts for ssh, openssl.
- Monitor logs if the host is a server.
- Keep your recovery tools, backups and images up-to-date.
- Federal security guides
- NSA Apple Mac OSX - Panther configuration guide
- CIS Mac OS X Benchmark
- NIST Macintosh OS X Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Other well known Mac OS X security resources
- SecureMac
- Panther Security Features
- Corsaire White Paper by Peter de Vries Securing Mac OS X
- HelpNets's Mac OS X Security Software Resources
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