Mac OS X Security Configuration - Office of Information Technology

From the Command Line:# -------------------------------------------------------------------# Protecting System Hardware# -------------------------------------------------------------------# Securing Wi-Fi Hardware# -------------------------# Remove AppleAirport kernel extensions.srm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/AppleAirPort.kextsrm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/AppleAirPort2.kextsrm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/AppleAirPortFW.kext# Remove Extensions cache files.touch /System/Library/ExtensionsRemoving Bluetooth Support SoftwareUse the following instructions to remove Bluetooth® support for peripherals such askeyboards, mice, or phones. This task requires you to have administrator privileges.You can also have an Apple Authorized Technician remove the built-in Bluetoothhardware from your Apple computer.Important: Repeat these instructions every time a system update is installed.To remove kernel extensions for Bluetooth hardware:1 Open the /System/Library/Extensions folder.2 Drag the following files to the Trash:IOBluetoothFamily.kextIOBluetoothHIDDriver.kext3 Open Terminal and enter the following command:$ sudo touch /System/Library/ExtensionsThe touch command changes the modified date of the /System/Library/Extensionsfolder. When the folder has a new modified date, the Extension cache files(located in /System/Library/) are deleted and rebuilt by Mac OS X.4 Choose Finder > Secure Empty Trash to delete the file.5 Restart the system.44 Chapter 3 Protecting System Hardware