Lesson 24. Secure your Mac and its Files
24 GOALS
Learn your security options
Use passwords to log onto your Mac
Require a password to wake computer and unlock preferences
Securely empty the Trash
Protect information using Keychain Access
Use FileVault to secure data
In these days of identity theft and with so much of our personal and financial data being stored on our computers, it’s important to take some precautions to make it more difficult for unauthorized creeps to gain access to our Macs.
Know your Security Options
There are a number of security features on your Mac. Apple has installed lots of security stuff like Kerberos, Secure Shell, Wired Equivalent Privacy data encryption, Virtual Private Network, firewalls, and other features. ...
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