Enterprise Mac Security is a definitive expert-driven update of the popular slash-dotted
first 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. 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. 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
Will 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 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.
