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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Apple macOS 10.15

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  • Introduction

    The purpose of this guidance is to provide security configuration recommendations and baselines for the Apple macOS 10.15 operating system. Recomme...
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  • General Principles

    The following general principles motivate much of the advice in this guide and should also influence any configuration decisions that are not expli...
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  • Encrypt Transmitted Data Whenever Possible

    Data transmitted over a network, whether wired or wireless, is susceptible to passive monitoring. Whenever practical solutions for encrypting such ...
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  • Least Privilege

    Grant the least privilege necessary for user accounts and software to perform tasks. For example, <code>sudo</code> can be implemented to limit aut...
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  • Minimize Software to Minimize Vulnerability

    The simplest way to avoid vulnerabilities in software is to avoid installing that software. Apple macOS 10.15 allows for careful management of the ...
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