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Before You Begin
Step 1: Find OS X Version
Step 2: Secure Account with Strong Password
Step 3: Enable Screen Saver Password
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Step 5: Install Software Updates
Step 6: Configure Mac OS X Firewall
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Before You Begin

  • If your machine is managed by a Carnegie Mellon departmental administrator, please check with that person before proceeding.
  • Make sure your Mac is running OS X 10.4 or later.
  • Make sure you have an admin a userid and password for the machine you want to secure.

Introduction

In recent years, computer hacking and spying has become a for-profit industry while at the same time cyber-crime continues to rise. Every computer is at risk. Even Mac OS X computers, are at risk if not properly configured and operated. Protect your machine! Follow the steps in this document to secure your Mac.

Getting Help

If you have problems following these guidelines, contact the Computing Services Help Center at Advisor or your departmental computing administrator.

Last Updated:  7/1/08