macOS-Security-and-Privacy-Guide
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Guide to securing and improving privacy on macOS
Not that it is of such importance, but if possible, please update the section "[Verify installation integrity](https://github.com/drduh/macOS-Security-and-Privacy-Guide#verifying-installation-integrity)". Note that as [mentioned](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210176) almost a year ago, Apple has updated certificates validation....
I noticed that on macOS Catalina the two settings ``` defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPassword -int 1 defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPasswordDelay -int 0 ``` listed in [this section of the README](https://github.com/drduh/macOS-Security-and-Privacy-Guide#miscellaneous)...
> The Safari channel that follows a six-week release cycle (similar to as Chrome and Firefox) is called Safari Technology Preview and it is the recommended option instead of the...
OS: 10.15.6 I’m a novice Mac user, finding it rather tricky to follow this guide. I downloaded the latest Catalina installer from the appstore, and created a bootable USB installer...
There appears to be no good reason to do remove the admin user from the list of FileVault users. See discussion at #408 I also slightly improved the wording of...
using the hosts file for filtering etc. is not a sensible or safe way and causes more problems than it solves. also a long list reduces performance and "thanks" to...
the [whole part](https://github.com/drduh/macOS-Security-and-Privacy-Guide#firmware) needs a rewrite as Apple Silicon ARM Macs only need FileVault. > This feature requires a Mac with an Intel processor. For the equivalent level of security...
https://github.com/usnistgov/macos_security loads of commands that could be added to this guide ! new security issue for m1 Mac It is possible to put a MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon into...
- changed full disk encryption to FileVault - Removed stuff about third party RNG since the Secure Enclave/[other sources](https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/security/seca0c73a75b/web) are already used - Remove recommendation to turn FileVault on after...
