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Leopard Guides: Open Source
Mac OS X provides a number of open source data security technologies, including OpenSSL and the Mac OS X Security framework. In addition, Mac OS X provides open source authentication technology through Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM).
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CFNetwork Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
 2009-05-06
Authorization Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
 2009-01-06
Code Signing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
 2008-11-19
Security Overview (HTML) (PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
 2008-06-09