Objective:
Explains how to adjust security and privacy settings to protect personal information and ensure safe app usage on macOS.
Steps:
Open Security & Privacy Settings:
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy (or System Settings > Privacy & Security on macOS 14+).
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy (or System Settings > Privacy & Security on macOS 14+).
Set FileVault Encryption:
- Under the FileVault tab, turn on FileVault to encrypt your startup disk and protect data in case of theft.
- Under the FileVault tab, turn on FileVault to encrypt your startup disk and protect data in case of theft.
Manage Firewall Settings:
- In the Firewall tab, turn on the firewall to block unauthorised incoming connections. Click Firewall Options to customise rules for specific apps.
- In the Firewall tab, turn on the firewall to block unauthorised incoming connections. Click Firewall Options to customise rules for specific apps.
Control App Permissions:
- Under the Privacy tab, manage app permissions for access to location, camera, microphone, and other data. Enable or disable permissions based on your preferences.
- Under the Privacy tab, manage app permissions for access to location, camera, microphone, and other data. Enable or disable permissions based on your preferences.
Enable “Find My Mac”:
- Go to System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud and enable Find My Mac to locate your Mac if it’s lost.