Surveying Security Software

If your Mac is set up at your home or in a small office, you probably don't think much about security. You know everyone who has access to your Mac, and you do (one hopes) trust them to act responsibly.

But we live in a dangerous world where the integrity of one's personal property isn't guaranteed. Even in a home or small office, someone could break in and steal your computer and then have access to all of your personal records (financial and otherwise).

If you work in a larger office, there are many reasons why you might want to restrict access to certain files, especially those containing confidential business records or information you maintain on a need-to-know basis.

You'll want to explore some security options ...

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