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Securing Mac OS X

Posted by pudge on from the unplugging dept.

LogError writes "This paper addresses operating system hardening in terms of patching, administration roles, and setting passwords. It also provides information on Mac OS X network security: namely, basic firewall configuration and hardening of network services such as FTP, SSH, and Apache."

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  1. Secure your ... by jivemonkey · · Score: 0, Redundant

    There is a very easy way to secure any operating system. Turn your computer off. Other than that, there will always be venurabilities, and while you do want to make sure that if you need the security, you have it, most people don't need it. I have no fear that some hacker is going to come in to my computer and steal all of my personal files. Besides, even if he did, so what? I have nothing of real importance that isn't backed up. If you need the security that badly, hire an IT team.

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