macOS Support Essentials 10.15 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS Catalina

Lesson 9. Manage Security and Privacy

Goals

• Describe password types and use

• Manage secrets in Keychain

• Turn on iCloud Keychain and manage it

• Manage systemwide security and user privacy

• Use System Extensions

• Use Find My

• Secure your Mac with Activation Lock

• Lock your screen

This lesson covers built-in macOS security and privacy features and how to manage and troubleshoot them.

Reference 9.1 Password Security

In macOS, there are several ways to authenticate, or to verify your identity:

• You can provide your user name and password to authenticate.

• If your Mac has a T1 chip or the Apple T2 Security Chip and Touch ID, you can set up Touch ID and use your fingerprint instead of typing when you’re asked for your password as long ...