Here I document some procedures I've found useful in the continuing process of OS X security configuration. They are written to be compatible with Leopard (OS X 10.5), Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) , Tiger (OS X 10.4) and Panther (OS X 10.3), but have been tested so far only on Tiger and Panther - if you test them on Leopard please .

In any case, here are the HOWTOs :

• Secure firewall configuration
• Scanning incoming email for viruses
• Scheduled virus scans
• Configuring Clamav's clamd daemon for improved virus-scanning performance
• Back up your iTunes and iPhoto databases

It is only normal that I should add the disclaimer that I will not be held responsible for any bad stuff arising from the use of these HOWTOs (there really shouldn't be any!). They are offered to the community as is without any form of warranty, explicit or implied ;o)

And finally, some links to the sites of others active in the OS X field whose work I respect:

• Asbestos Salamander
• brunerd
• Mack Diesel's Musings
• Rixstep
• Technically Sound
• Vacuous Virtuouso