Apple Security Checklist Companion 2Nd Edition
Apple Security Checklist Companion 2nd Edition A practical guide for automating security standards in the Apple Enterprise with the Casper Suite September 2009 JAMF Software, LLC © 2009 JAMF Software, LLC. All Rights Reserved. JAMF Software has made all efforts to ensure that this guide is accurate. JAMF Software 1011 Washington Ave South Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 605-6625 JAMF Software, the JAMF Software logo, the Casper Suite, Casper Admin, Casper Imaging, Casper Remote, Casper VNC, Composer, the JAMF Software Server (JSS), JSS Mobile, JSS Set Up Utility, JAMFVNC, Recon and Recon for PC are all trademarks of JAMF Software, LLC registered in the US. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleScript, AppleShare, AppleTalk, Bonjour, Boot Camp, ColorSync, Exposé, FileVault, FireWire, iCal, iChat, iMac, iSight, iTunes, Keychain, Leopard, Mac, Mac Book, Macintosh, Mac OS,QuickTime, Safari, Xgrid, Xsan, and Xserve are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Contents Introduction 4 Target Audience 4 How to use this guide 4 Acknowledgements 5 Regulatory Compliance Frameworks 6 Useful Links on Security Concern ASC Guide 7 Installing Mac OS X 8 Protecting System Hardware 9 Securing Global System Settings 10 Securing Accounts 11 Securing System Preferences 13 Securing Data Using Encryption 14 Information Assurance with Applications 15 Information Assurance with Services 16 Advanced Security Management Appendix A 17 Meeting Sarbanes-Oxley Objectives 19 Role Based Administrator Access 22 Software Restriction 23 CasperVNC Security 24 Change Local Administrator Account Password 28 Enforce Screen Saver Settings 30 Protocol Security 3 Introduction Target Audience The Apple Security Checklist Companion (ASCC) is intended for IT practitioners engaged in governance, compliance and security related to Macintosh OS X computers.
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