Enterprise Mac Security

Synopsis

A common misconception in the Mac community is that Mac's operating system is more secure than others. While this might be have been true in certain cases, security on the Mac has always still been a crucial issue. With the release of OS X 10. 11, the operating system is taking large strides in getting even more secure. Even still, when sharing is enabled or remote control applications are installed, Mac OS X faces a variety of security threats, whether these have been exploited or not. Enterprise Mac Security is a definitive, expert-driven update of the popular, slash-dotted edition which 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 10. 11 operating system. 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 from the best and brightest Security details of Mac OS X 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, switchers, power users, and administrators that need to make sure their Mac systems are secure. Table of Contents Part I: The Big Picture 1. Security Quick-Start 2. Services, Daemons, and Processes 3. Securing User Accounts 4. File System Permissions 5. Reviewing Logs and Monitoring Part II: Securing the Ecosystem 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 Part III: Securing the Network 10. Securing Network Traffic 11. Setting Up the Mac OS X Firewall 12. Securing a Wireless Network Part IV: Securely Sharing Resources 13. File Services 14. Web Site Security 15. Remote Connectivity 16. Server Security Part V: Securing the Workplace 17. Network Scanning, Intrusion Detection, and Intrusion Prevention Tools 18. Backup and Fault Tolerance 19. Appendix A 20. Appendix B 21. Appendix

Copyright:

2016

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781484217122

Publisher:

Apress, Berkeley, CA

Date of Addition:

11/17/16

Copyrighted By:

Springer

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Computers and Internet

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.