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Improving the Security of a Default Install of Mac OS X (v10.1)

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Improving the Security of a Default Install of Mac OS X (v10.1) (PDF, 1.83MB)Published: 05 Mar, 2002
Created by:
Preston Norvell

While bringing the power of Unix and the usability of Mac OS into a single operating system allows users and administrators to explore new levels of functionality and stability, Mac OS X also brings the potential of Unix-like operating systems' darker side in regards to security. Apple has done a good job in giving administrators a reasonably secure base from which to start, but more can be done. The onus is on administrators to take these further steps. While some procedures are typical of any Unix-like operating system, others are peculiar to Mac OS X. This paper will take administrators through the processes, both common and unique, of providing a more secure installation of Mac OS X.