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Tiger 340 Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4

Course Description

The three-day Security Best Practices course provides system and security administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to secure Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server against local and network attacks. Solutions covered in the class include Mac OS X specific features as well as third party tools for monitoring and analysis. Students will design a security policy template in class to be used as a starting point for their IT security decisions. This course is a combination of lecture and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.

Who should attend?

This class is for anyone responsible for administering Mac OS X computers or servers, and providing the proactive security measures necessary for the integrity and confidentiality of all computer systems and their data. Some understanding of file systems, directory services, and networking is necessary. Command-line options for graphical utilities are covered, so a familiarity with terminal is also desired.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:

Experience with LDAP-based directory services
Completion of Mac OS X Directory Services Administration and Integration v10.4 (Client/Server) or equivalent knowledge
Network and Internet topical knowledge

Recommended Next Steps

The Security Best Practices v10.4 Exam (9L0-612) covers the knowledge necessary to secure Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server against local and network attacks. Solutions include using Mac OS X specific features as well as third-party tools for monitoring and analysis.

Successful completion of this exam earns Security Best Practices for Mac OS X 10.4 certification and also earns 3 credits toward Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 Exam. To familiarize yourself with the type of questions asked in the exam, see the Sample Test.

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