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Secure Bash for macOS

Secure Bash for macOS

A practical, hands-on scripting guide for administrators and security engineers who want to master Bash on macOS

Master Bash scripting on macOS, from fundamentals to enterprise automation.

This comprehensive ebook teaches you how to write secure, efficient Bash scripts specifically tailored for macOS. Whether you're an IT administrator managing thousands of devices, a security engineer hardening endpoints, or a power user automating your workflow, this book provides practical, real-world examples you can use immediately.

What You'll Learn

Part I – Bash Fundamentals →

  • Chapters 1-5: Master the basics of Bash on macOS
  • Navigate the Terminal, understand Bash syntax, manipulate files, process data, and manage system resources
  • Build a solid foundation with practical examples tailored for macOS

Part II – Advanced Security Scripting →

  • Chapters 6-13: Level up your scripting skills
  • Write resilient scripts with proper error handling
  • Integrate with macOS internals (launchd, SIP, PPPC)
  • Create secure, auditable automation
  • Build interactive GUI-driven tools with osascript, swiftDialog, and Platypus

Part III – Real-World Projects →

  • Chapters 14-22: Enterprise-grade automation you can deploy today
  • Automated hardening & compliance with mSCP
  • Application deployment with Installomator & Patchomator
  • Endpoint monitoring with osquery
  • Patch automation and notifications
  • Application control with Santa
  • Privilege elevation with SAP Privileges
  • And much more!

Why This Book?

  • Written by a Security Architect with over a decade of experience in IT and extensive focus on cybersecurity
  • Enterprise-Tested examples proven in production at scale
  • Security-First mindset built into every lesson
  • macOS-Specific tips, tricks, and gotchas throughout
  • Hands-On exercises and real-world use cases
  • Up-to-Date with the latest macOS features and best practices

Get Started

Ready to begin? Start with the About This Book page, or jump directly to Part I – Bash Fundamentals.

Download Formats

This book is also available in downloadable formats. Visit the Latest Release to download:

  • PDF - Complete book in PDF format
  • EPUB - For e-readers and mobile devices
  • HTML - Standalone HTML file

All formats are automatically updated with each new release.

License

This ebook is released under a dual-license model:

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