Popular Tutorials
Browse Tutorials
Browse Forums
New Releases
Preview Videos
-
2. 3 Pillars Of Security
4.0 mb -
14. Local Network File Sh...
6.7 mb -
20. Screen Sharing
8.2 mb -
58. 10 Points To Remember
2.3 mb
Want more free Tutorial videos? Create an Account or visit our YouTube page!
Mac OS X 105
Mac OS Security
Summary
Keep your computer & files safe & secure! Dr. Dave Walkers "CIA" techniques will show you the way ...
Details
- Price
- $19.50 (All Prices In US Dollars)
- Trainer
- Dr. Dave Walker
- Application
- Mac OS X
- Level
- Level 1
- Platform
- Mac & PC
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Status
- Available
Order Now
Customer Ratings and Reviews
- Rating
-
- Reviews
- View 7 Reviews
- → Submit a Review
Build a Bundle & Save!
Similar Tutorials
Mastering Your Mac
$29.50 (USD)
Learn tips and tricks that will help you efficiently pilot your computer!
Customer Reviews
May 11th, 2009 by S. Smith
“ This is a superb program. Easy to use and to understand. Great Job! When I finish this one, I would like to go into the subject further. As I am a "newbie" to Mac this would be most helpful. I have learned a great deal but know that there are important "gaps" and feel that these videos are the answer I have been looking for. ”
May 3rd, 2009 by Richard D Cook
“ Very good overview of security on the Mac OS X, especially coming from the Windows world. I had just finished Mac 101, and found that the whole presentation about .dmg files was not applicable to the download of the security video. It was very confusing trying to get it all working. But then it was just a lesson in the school of hard knocks.... ”
Apr 11th, 2009 by Brian MESLER
“ Everything I've downloaded so far has been very well done and I suspect the same with this purchase. ”
Mar 31st, 2009 by mike Doke
“ thanks this is great ”
Aug 3rd, 2008 by Leee
“ Thanks for a great tutorial. There were a couple of instances in which the volume had to be adjusted because of talking softly at times. I learned a lot. ”
Jul 30th, 2008 by bill Day
“ i was able to but to work the material that i learned right away, and it makes you under stand some of the many great security features of your Mac , thank you ”
Description
It's a generally accepted fact that Mac OS X provides the safest and securest computing environment on the market. However if you don't take certain precautions, your files can easily fall into malevolent hands.
In this new 2 hour tutorial by Dr. Dave Walker, you'll learn tried-and-true techniques for keeping your files - and your computer - safe and secure. The tutorial starts with a detailed discussion about what makes a computing environment secure, and then moves on to put theory into action!
You'll learn how to safely share files and set file permissions, how to properly create user and guest user accounts, the ins and outs of file encryption, using your keychain to protect and modify password, And how to use Time Machine to back up your important files and documents.
To see a full list of this tutorial's contents, check out the Table of Contents below!
Trainer
Dr. Dave Walker
“
Dr. Dave Walker uses his Ph.D. in Education (specializing in Instructional Technology) to show Mac users how to keep their computers safe and secure! ”
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Mac OS Security
Section 1: Introduction To Security Concepts
1. Introduction2. 3 Pillars Of Security
3. Authorization
Section 2: Setting Up Your Macintosh
4. Physical Protection5. Surge Suppression
6. Security Systems Preference
7. Login Options
8. Creating A Password
9. Password Protection
Section 3: File & Screen Sharing
10. Sharing Files11. File Permissions Via Finder
12. Drop Box
13. What Permissions Mean
14. Local Network File Sharing
15. Adding A Shared User
16. Adding A Shared Guest
17. Adding A Shared Folder
18. Special Note On Firewall
19. CIAs Of File Sharing
20. Screen Sharing
21. CIAs Of Screen Sharing
Section 4: User Accounts
22. Creating Accounts - Account Types23. Admin Accounts
24. Standard User Accounts
25. Managed With Parental Control
26. Guest Accounts
27. “Sharing Only” Accounts
28. The Root Account
29. Account Type – Summary
30. Groups
31. Group Sharing Security
32. Sharing Only Accounts
33. Using Software Update
Section 5: Encryption
34. Encryption Overview35. Using The Filevault
36. Disk Image With Encryption
37. Sparse Disk Images
38. Truecrypt Encryption App
39. External Device Encryption
40. Boot Sequence
Section 6: Password Control And Retrieval
41. Locking The Screen42. Using The Keychain
43. Forgot A Password?
44. Tips For Using Keychain
45. Keychain Access Control
46. Creating A New Keychain
47. Adding Keychains
48. Note Items In Keychain
Section 7: Backup
49. Why Backup?50. Partitioning A Hard Disk
51. Protecting Integrity
52. Protecting Availability
Section 8: Other Security Concerns
53. Disposing Of Paper And CD/DVDs54. Disposing Of A Hard Disk
55. Social Engineering
56. Safe Traveling
57. Malware
Section 9: Conclusion
58. 10 Points To RememberSystem Requirements
- Macintosh
- Mac OS X 10.3.9 and Above
- G3, G4, G5 or Intel processor
- Quicktime 7 or above
- Windows
- Windows Vista, XP or 2000
- Intel Pentium 4 or AMD processor
- Quicktime 7 or above
- .NET 2 or above
- Please note: N.E.D. is not compatible with 64 bit versions of Windows