In this chapter, we explored tools, measures, technologies, and features macOS offers to help you protect your security and privacy, as well as your users'. We saw them grouped into five main areas: system, hardware, application, data and encryption, and user security. You are now aware of which macOS security features protect the system, such as System Integrity Protection (SIP), and the recommended security measures that you should implement to promote a safe environment, such as always requiring the use of secure passwords. At the same time, you know how to enable a firmware password for extra security to avoid unauthorized users bypassing the system startup through keyboard shortcuts. You also know how to use FileVault for full-disk or full-system encryption to protect your data. Finally, you are now aware of the extra features that help you and your users be more secure, such as Screen Time and Find My.
In the next chapter, we will explore some advanced techniques for...
