Security

A site dedicated to security-related issues and software on the Macintosh.

A desktop security program by Carl Powell III designed to provide a limited amount of security.

An application that stores all of your user IDs, passwords, registration keys, PINs, serial numbers, and the like for easy retrieval using a card metaphor. For protection of this sensitive information, the password database can be scrambled with up to 448-bit encryption!

Makers of security software for the Macintosh including DiskLock and OnGuard.

High Resolutions security program protects machines against accidental or semi-malicious damage.

This security program by TriVectus provides powerful features to keep your Macs secure, such as three access levels and support for thousands of users, protection even when the computer is booted off a different disk, and various password cracking prevention measures.

Video motion detection and tracking software for the Macintosh by Channel D Corporation that can use any QuickTime-compatible video input source.

Erich Rast's 560-bit encryption password storing program for easy retrieval.

A security utility by Intego that provides personal firewall, antivandal, and filtering capabilities to protect your Macintosh from Internet or network-based attacks.

Advanced Macintosh security software implementing Apple Computer's latest Mac OS 9 technology.

An encryption program that can be used outside the United States and Canada.

A software firewall providing IP address-based protection for any and all TCP-based services running on your Macintosh.

Protect images from unauthorized downloading and printing with this image protection system by Artistscope.

Protect any hard disk connected to your Macintosh and prohibits unauthorized access.

Intego's desktop security program offers multi-level, multi-user security for files, documents, folders and applications with secure deletion, password protection and time restrictions.

Intego's content control helps parents protect their children and businesses optimize employee productivity by monitoring Internet usage and enabling content filters.

Silently and intelligently watches for suspicious behavior, and when triggered, invokes a solid filter which completely bans the potential intruder from your Macintosh

Practical security tips to make Apple's Airport wireless network more secure.

Makers of OpenSSH Helper and Secure Shell Helper.

These are two security utilities for your Macintosh. The former is an extension that will ask for a password on startup. While the latter is meant as an addition to a currently in place security system that doesn't disable the shift key on startup.

Tracking software for stolen computers, assistance tools in IP tracing.

Data recovery, forensic software, and hard drive copying software.

Antitheft tracking software for lost or stolen computers available for Mac OS and Mac OS X.

Isolates, detects and removes spyware, keystroke loggers, and trojan horses for Mac OS and Mac OS X.

Encryption service for Internet communications with Mac OS X client.

VPN client for Mac OS X, downloadable application and manuals.

Computer restoration software ideal for schools to reverts back upon reboot not saving any changes.

Data shredder.

File and disk deletion software. [Shareware with some features disabled until registered]

Passgen is a handy Mac OS X Dashboard Widget for generating pronouncable and easy to remember passwords.

Software development company specializing in products for the Apple Mac OS X market, including SuperScrubber, a disk sanitization application designed to securely remove data from your hard drive; and AutoScrubber, an automatic file eraser catching all file fragments created by applications and the operating system, and Application Builder Collection, a set reusable Cocoa frameworks for building solid Mac OS X applications.

Utility for creating, managing and backing up encrypted disk images, and for encrypting USB sticks and other external drives. Free trial version available.

Security resources for developers including guides and how-to's for interaction with Mac OS X.

Homepage to Apple's security resources and guides for Mac users.

Learn more about every one of the 300+ features in Mac OS X Leopard. ... Mac OS X Security Tech Brief "Learn more about the latest UNIX features in Mac OS X Leopard. ...[2008/11/15]

The Security Updates category of Mac OS X Downloads. ... Mac OS X Updates. Security Updates. Windows. Audio. Automator Actions. Business & Finance ...[2008/11/21]

Mac OS X v10.5 offers the following major security enhancements: ... later, see Mac OS X Server Security Configuration. This guide includes the following chapters: ...[2008/05/30]

Devoted to Apple Macintosh security issues. Offers news, software reviews, and MacScan software for detection and removal of spyware in the Classic Mac OS and OS X.[2008/11/30]

News and tips on Mac OS X security, Safari security and iPod security. ... VIEW ALL REFERENCE & LEARNING ON MAC OS SECURITY. WHITE PAPERS ...[2008/11/14]

This paper describes the state of Macintosh Internet security at the end of the Mac OS 9 era. ... Networks products add two levels of security to the Mac OS. ...[2005/07/01]

... of it UNIX base, Mac OS X now enters into a Brave New World of Security Models. ... the responsible Mac OS X user needs to be aware of security risks that might ...[2008/11/04]

The Mac OS may be more vulnerable than ever, but there are ways to prevent an attack. ... the Mac OS is just as susceptible to security vulnerabilities as ...[2008/11/24]

Security at Home. Firewalls for the Mac. OS X Firewall at Startup. Firewall Resources ... Than Public Folders. Security Guidelines for Mac OS X Workstations ...[2008/11/11]

... for CIS Level-I & 2 security on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) ... DOWNLOAD the CIS Mac OS X Leopard and Tiger Benchmarks © 2005, the Center for Internet Security. ...[2008/11/09]