Chapter 6. Controlling Access to Resources

Time

This lesson takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Goals

Learn how to control access via technological means

Learn the different firewall options in Mac OS X

Learn how to use the RADIUS service to require authentication to Apple AirPort wireless access points

Never before has security been so critical when administrating a system. All network-connected systems are constantly being probed and attacked, sometimes intentionally and sometimes unintentionally. Attacks can come from both internal and external sources. This chapter focuses on mitigating and controlling access with network-level controls.

These controls consist of Mac OS X firewalls designed to block access and Remote Authentication Dial ...

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