Ebook: Enterprise Mac Security: Mac OS X Snow Leopard

A common misconception in the Mac community is that Mac’s 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 you’ll learn

• The newest security techniques on Mac OS X and latest Snow Leopard operating system from the best and brightest
• The details of the entire new 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.

Table of Contents

1. Security Quick-Start
2. Services, Daemons, and Processes  
3. Securing User Accounts  
4. File System Permissions  
5. Reviewing Logs and Monitoring 
6. Application Signing and Sandbox  
7. Securing Web Browsers and E-mail 
8. Malware Security: Combating Viruses, Worms, and Root Kits  
9. Encrypting Files and Volumes 
10. Securing Network Traffic  
11. Setting Up the Mac OS X Firewall 
12. Securing a Wireless Network 
13. Part IV: File Services  
14. Web Site Security  
15. Remote Connectivity  
16. Server Security  
17. Network Scanning, Intrusion Detection, and Intrusion Prevention Tools  
18. Backup and Fault Tolerance 
19. Forensics