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How to Secure Mac OS – Best Methods - Hasan - 12-05-2017 Mac Security Setting up your new Mac is rarely a breeze. But if you’re more concerned about security settings. Then things can get complex. Mac OS privacy settings can be especially more challenging to organize. As most of the user’s data are stored safely behind the scenes. There are numerous ways one can steal confidential data, and each one is a reason to secure your Mac device. Besides, downloading and exchanging files on the Internet is full of risks as the threats targeting Mac OS. Whether you use a public computer or a private computer, there are many measures that you can take to ensure your privacy and security. How to Secure Your Mac – Top 4 Best Methods [Updated 2018] You should follow all four methods to secure your Mac. This tip is easy and anyone can secure their Mac OS. You need to change few setting and follow the method to make your Mac secure. We will show you how to stay safe from unauthorized access to data by securing your Mac devices in four simple steps. How to Activate Mac Firewall On or Off Firewall protection in most Mac OS devices is disabled by default. Enabling this can help prevent unauthorized and illicit access to the device. Follow the steps given below to activate built-in firewall protection in Mac OS.
How to Disable Automatic Login on Mac Majority of Mac users does not prefer to set a password in order to access the computer every time it starts. In the same way, Apple also permits Mac devices to boot directly without requiring administrator credential for authorized access to the machine. If such a laptop is somehow stolen, anyone who finds it will be easily able to access all the files including emails, documents, and even saved passwords without having to hack into the system. Thus, you should ensure that automatic login is disabled. Follow the steps below to disable automatic login:
Use Strong Passwords on Mac Avoid using passwords which can be guessed easily by anyone. If you have more than one administrator accounts, don’t use same passwords for both of them. Use at least 12 characters including a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, to ensure your data is safe and secure. Apple Security Updates on Regular Basis Apple regularly issues security patches and updates for Mac OS. It is recommended to download and install them routinely to keep your Mac updated. Follow the steps given to download and install Mac security updates.
The user can follow any single method. But I will suggest you follow all four. This is the best guide on how to secure your Mac. You can share your own way to secure Mac OS in the comments. Don’t forget to share this article and help your friends to secure their Mac. |