Hello I am new to the MAC world and would like some recommendations from the experts.
We are setting up a new team to work on MAC for developing Apps for MAC & iOS devices. We want to know what are the security measures that are to be taken before we start the development also any direction to help us with apple recommendations on security aspects like antivirus, ports to be covered, etc.
MacBook Pro
The recommended third-party anti-Virus software to be added is...
...none.
Your premium-quality Macintosh computer is already well protected, and if something more could make a difference, Apple would have already included it in the box as they do with Backup software, for free.
The malware pinch-point in Apple systems is in making things Executable. Your Mac could be loaded up with malware files everywhere, but as long as they cannot become executable, that stuff is not a threat. System directories are locked and checksummed, so there is nowhere for malware to hide. Applications are sandboxed.
This does not absolve you from the responsibility of being skeptical and diligent when installing things, which:
• provides you with the source site of the item to be installed -- check it for reasonableness -- Flash Player update does not come from HackersRus.com
• asks you to provide your Admin Password to say that you have checked that over and agree to the Installation
Hello I am new to the MAC world and would like some recommendations from the experts.
If you haven't already done so, start here: https://developer.apple.com/account/#/welcome
There are two recommended products 'end-users' could use freely: etrecheck & malwarebytes.
These take a different approach, and help go after user-invited problems &/or third party issues.
• Learn more about Apple Platform Security - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/security
• Learn more about iCloud Security - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
There are developer sections at Apple online, you'd need to register for access.
• Apple Developer - https://developer.apple.com/index.html
No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.
https://www.apple.com/macos/security/
Recommended Antivirus
