A common misconception in the Mac community is that Macs operating system is more secure than others. While this might be true in certain cases, security on the Mac is still a crucial issue. When sharing is enabled or remote control applications are installed, Mac OS X faces a variety of security threats.

Enterprise Mac Security: Mac OS X Snow Leopard is a definitive, expert-driven update of the popular, slash-dotted first edition and was written in part as a companion to the SANS Institute course for Mac OS X. It contains detailed Mac OS X security information, and walkthroughs on securing systems, including the new Snow Leopard operating system.

Using the SANS Institute course as a sister, this book caters to both the beginning home user and the seasoned security professional not accustomed to the Mac, establishing best practices for Mac OS X for a wide audience.

The authors of this book are seasoned Mac and security professionals, having built many of the largest network infrastructures for Apple and spoken at both DEFCON and Black Hat on OS X security.

What youll learn

The newest security techniques on Mac OS X and Snow Leopard operating system from the best and brightest
The details of the entire Mac OS X Snow Leopard Operating System for the desktop and server, and how to secure these systems
Considerations for third-party applications on systems
The details of Mac forensics and Mac hacking
How to tackle Apple wireless security

Who this book is for

This book is for new users, power users, and administrators who wish to make sure that their Mac platform is secure.

Security Quick-Start
Services, Demons, and Processes
Securing User Accounts
File System Permissions
Reviewing Logs and Monitoring
Application Signing and Sandbox
Securing Web Browsers and E-mail
Malware Security: Combating Viruses, Worms, and Root Kits
Encrypting Files and Volumes
Securing Network Traffic
Setting Up the Mac OS X Firewall
Securing a Wireless Network
Part IV: File Services
Web Site Security
Remote Connectivity
Server Security
Network Scanning, Intrusion Detection, and Intrusion Prevention Tools
Backup and Fault Tolerance
Forensics

What youll learn

Who this book is for

Table of Contents

Tricia Hedge