Security Articles

	Leopard Articles Security Mac OS X provides a number of system-level authorization, authentication, and cryptographic services that software and hardware developers can use to build security into their products. In addition, Mac OS X provides programming interfaces to SSL/TLS that developers can use to transport data securely over a network.


Getting Started A guided introduction for developers implementing security features in Mac OS X.	Fundamentals Essential information for developers building security into their products.	Frameworks API references organized by framework.



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Authentication Services that aid in verifying the identity of a user or service.	Cryptography APIs for the use of ciphers, encryption keys, and encryption algorithms.	Hardware & Drivers Resources for creating hardware devices compatible with Apple security technology.



Internet & Web Authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services of interest to web developers.	Mac OS X Server Authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services for server applications.