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?
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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.
Register for this course by redeeming 3 Apple Training Units, or we can bring the training to you for 36 Training Units.
What you will learn
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• To identify security needs and implement appropriately secure Mac OS X computers
• How to configure Mac OS X Server Open Directory Masters to provide secure authentication for an organization’s particular clients
• How to protect Mac OS X Server Mail and Web services
• How to implement specific security configurations for mobile computers
• How to audit security using Apple’s Common Criteria auditing tools
• How to publish and maintain security policies
Prerequisites
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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
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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.
To register for the exam, call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at 2test.com. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
How to pay
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Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4
$1800.00 Business
$1620 for Education customers or 3 Training Units
Course prices listed do not include applicable taxes. Courses are subject to GST.
Payment instructions are available at:
Course Date: August 2-4, 2006
Location: Red River Community College
160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB
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