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Securing Mac OS X Tiger

Posted by Zonk on from the intense-lockdown dept.

Stephen de Vries writes "Mac OS X is one of the most secure default installations of any OS. But it is still possible to lock the OS down further, in order to meet corporate security guidelines or to securely use network services. Corsaire has released a guide to Securing Mac OS X Tiger (long pdf) which addresses the new security features introduced through Tiger and presents some security good practice guidelines."

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  1. I once tried to secure a tiger by DrMrLordX · · Score: 5, Funny

    I put a tiger on a leash once.  It didn't work.  Don't try this at home, kids!

    1. Re:I once tried to secure a tiger by kcarlin · · Score: 5, Funny

      You should try the cage. I works for me.

      Does the tiger let you out for walks?

      --
      Free Adam Smith! (Or best offer.)
  2. "long pdf"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ah, good Slashdot.... Now it warns us that TFA is "long", even.
    But of course, I don't think anyone ever tries to RTFA, so the thoughtful gesture is lost on us....

  3. Nice to see you... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nice to see Roy Horn has recovered enough to post on slashdot.

  4. Wait for it... by bradleyland · · Score: 5, Funny

    Law enforcement agencies annouce that "OS X Tiger" stands in the way of forensic investigation. Story at eleven.

  5. Next time... by Farrside · · Score: 4, Funny

    Grab it by the toe.

    Wear good earplugs.

  6. Doesn't work, please advise... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I tried it and nothing happened, the hard drive is going though, how long does it ta.....

    Seriously, given the inferiority of Microsoft software, it would do the world a favor if someone would "rm-ed" their stuff worldwide.

    We Mac users keep waiting for that certain virus to do the job.

    Prison isn't as bad as it's made out to be, you'll be out in 5 years on good behavior.

  7. Quicker way to secure a Mac by lullabud · · Score: 2, Funny

    Unplug the power. I mean, we all know the most secure computer is the one that's turned off, right? And of course it should be locked up in a safe in a deep dark cavern protected by a dragon or something.