Chapter 17
Protecting Catalina
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understand Computer Security
Customize the Catalina Firewall
Configure and Run FileVault
Configure Secure User Options
The wise Mac owner is aware of the security issues that surround today’s computers — from the Internet and from unauthorized use directly from the keyboard!
If you’re concerned that your Mac is vulnerable to attacks by Bad CyberGuys, rest assured that your computer is surrounded by defenses that you can’t even see. In this chapter, you find out how to
- Protect your data and applications behind your Catalina firewall.
- Configure FileVault to protect your internal drive.
- Configure your Mac for the tightest login security.
If some of this vocabulary is new to you, or you’ve heard about a firewall but aren’t quite sure what one is, you’re in good hands here.
Understand Computer Security
Computers now face three major security challenges:
- Attacks from the Internet: A hacker (a computer user who wants to take control of your computer) can use your Internet connection to monitor your communications or receive copies of ...
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