How Packet Firewall (PF) Can Protect Your Enterprise

Speakers: Jason Miller

Level: Intermediate, Lecture

Excerpt: Server and endpoint security comes in all flavors, but controlling network traffic is another strategy to enhance computer security. Starting with Mac OS 10.9, the packet firewall (PF) provides sysadmins the ability to manage what enters and exits a computing device. What you let in and out of the door may save you the headache of having to rebuild a system. PF can provide you with another layer of security for your enterprise infrastructure.

Description: Server and endpoint security comes in all flavors, but controlling network traffic is another strategy to enhance computer security. Starting with Mac OS 10.9, the packet firewall (PF) provides sysadmins the ability to manage what enters and exits a computing device. What you let in and out of the door may save you the headache of having to rebuild a system. PF can provide you with another layer of security for your enterprise infrastructure.


About the speakers

Jason Miller – How Packet Firewall (PF) Can Protect Your Enterprise – Thumbtack (Twitter: @jasonkmiller)

I look to provide quality IT solutions in a preventative and proactive way to increase everyone’s productivity. I am a Lead Support Specialist at Thumbtack, where I perform assessments, but also acquires and deploys infrastructure to meet the requirements — including the integration of different departments and special task applications. Jason actively troubleshoots client systems; installs configures, and maintains workgroup servers; provides support and direction for using Thumbtack services; and trains and mentors interns, new employees and other support staff. I am a board member of Macbrained. www.macbrained.org . Macbrained is an SF Bay Area Mac and iOS-focused community for developers, engineers and administrators alike. Through collaboration and education, we help grow Mac and iOS in the Enterprise and in Education by sharing our personal experiences in supporting and managing the platforms.

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