Lock it down: The macOS security guide (updated)
Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:11:00 -0800
Malware is everywhere, and Macs are not immune. You can ignore the potential threat if you choose, but if you are an enterprise user holding confidential data, an educator in possession of private data, or even a Bitcoin collector who maybe clicked a few too many links on one of those dodgy faucet websites, you should know how to secure your Mac.
First, some common sense security tips
Before we get into some of the security technology inside your Mac (including a wide range of security improvements in High Sierra) it is important to point out that the biggest threat your computer faces is the person using it. Cyber attackers are highly sophisticated and can piece together lots of information about you or companies associated with you by simply getting a little more data a little at a time. Make it hard for those people by following simple tips, including:
One of the questions I am asked often is why am I not more concerned about sophisticated attacks? Why do I not deeply investigate new exploits as they are released? To which I reply “because the old ones still cause more damage.” After 30 years of looking at the security of networks, the main trend…
