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Guide to Securing Apple OS X 10.10 Systems for IT Professionals: A NIST Security Configuration Checklist

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Author(s)

Mark L. Badger, Murugiah Souppaya, Mark R. Trapnell, Eric R. Trapnell, Dylan J. Yaga, Karen Scarfone

Abstract

This publication assists IT professionals in securing Apple OS X 10.10 desktop and laptop systems within various environments. It provides detailed information about the security features of OS X 10.10 and security configuration guidelines. The publication recommends and explains tested, secure settings with the objective of simplifying the administrative burden of improving the security of OS X 10.10 systems in three types of environments: Standalone, Managed, and Specialized Security-Limited Functionality.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-179
Report Number
800-179

Keywords

Apple OS X, checklist, endpoint device security, hardening guide, host security, mobile device security, operating system security, secure configuration

Citation

Badger, M. , Souppaya, M. , Trapnell, M. , Trapnell, E. , Yaga, D. and Scarfone, K. (2016), Guide to Securing Apple OS X 10.10 Systems for IT Professionals: A NIST Security Configuration Checklist, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-179, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=921979 (Accessed December 13, 2024)

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Created December 7, 2016, Updated October 14, 2021