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OS X security tips/guidelines from Apple and … the NSA - deckeda - 02-22-2010
pre-Snow Leopard links only, but the Apple guide says it's relevant "for Leopard 10.5 or later"
http://images.apple.com/support/security/guides/
http://www.nsa.gov/ia/guidance/security_configuration_guides/operating_systems.shtml#AppleMac
Re: OS X security tips/guidelines from Apple and … the NSA - GeneL - 02-22-2010
Mac OS X
Security Configuration
For Version 10.5 LeopardSecond Edition (13 chapters, 259 pages!)
Using This Guide
The following list contains suggestions for using this guide:
The fine print:nono:
Important: This document is intended for use by security professionals in sensitive
environments. Implementing the techniques and setting found in this document will
impact system functionality and may not be appropriate for every user or environment.
Target Audience
This guide is for users of Mac OS X Leopard or later. If you’re using this guide, you
should be an experienced Mac OS X user, be familiar with the Mac OS X user interface,
and have some experience using the Terminal application’s command-line interface.
You should also be familiar with basic networking concepts.
Some instructions in this guide are complex, and use could cause serious effects on the
computer and its security. These instructions should only be used by experienced
Mac OS X users, and should be followed by thorough testing.
I'm afraid that lets me out. I'm doomed!:comp:
How about you?
Re: OS X security tips/guidelines from Apple and … the NSA - WHiiP - 02-22-2010
GeneL wrote:
Mac OS X
Security Configuration
For Version 10.5 LeopardSecond Edition (13 chapters, 259 pages!)
How about you?
Don't need it.
:ohsnap: