I originally posted this at http://www.318.com/TechJournal
The SANS Institute recently released a course by Charles Edge (er, me) on Mac OS X Security Fundamentals. The course is described in the following manner:
“SANS is the leader in Information Security. This course on securing Mac OS X is the fastest way and most comprehensive way to get up to speed on applying the principals of the information security industry to the Mac. Written and taught by one of the security veterans of the Mac community, this course covers how real world security concepts are applied to the Mac with real world examples from the Mac community. The course offers a balanced mixture of technical issues making it appealing to attendees needing to understand how to effectively secure a Mac.
We begin by reviewing existing Mac exploits and then move on to covering the basic concepts and challenges of securing a Mac. Next, we review the standard security measures that should always be employed and the usability implications of each. We cover forensics, intrusion detection, firewalls, web browsers, mail programs, network infrastructure, preferences, system policies, command line tools, encryption, hardware and OS X Server. Through the course you will find thorough coverage of defense in-depth on the Mac platform.
If you’re a newcomer to the field of information security but a long time user of the Mac or a newcomer to the Mac but a long time information security expert then this is the course for you. You will develop skills that will help you to bridge the gap between the Mac administrators and the security administrators in most organizations. You will also learn the ins and outs of keeping your data private.
This is an ideal course for anyone charged with securing Mac systems. From securing a desktop to the high availability options available on the platform, this course is going to be a whirlwind overview of the Mac that will leave you ready to move to the next level!â€
For more information on the course, see the following link:
https://www2.sans.org/staysharp/description.php?tid=1492
