OSX El Capitan - Sinking The Ship
Explore the intricacies of OSX El Capitan's security features in this comprehensive conference talk from SyScan360'16 Singapore. Delve into System Integrity Protection (SIP) and its impact on system security. Examine the differences between systems with and without SIP, and understand the various System Integrity Restriction mechanisms. Learn about SIP Configuration Flags and their role in user space integration. Investigate the implementation of Sandbox Filters and the protection of restricted processes. Analyze the security measures for Launch Daemons and discover potential vulnerabilities in boot arguments. Gain insights into triggering the Kernel Debugger and explore the potential abuse of entitlements via the kernel. This 73-minute presentation offers a deep dive into OSX El Capitan's security architecture, providing valuable knowledge for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts alike.