after updating to big sur secd uses lots of cpu and makes the vents go insane

I recently updated my 2019 macbook air to MacOS Big Sur. After the update the vent constantly sounds like an airplane. in the activity log I can see that the secd process is running up to 100% of my cpu. does anyone know how to solve this problem?

Posted on Nov 19, 2020 7:06 AM

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jdo_apple

Community Specialist

Nov 27, 2020 2:14 PM in response to killian10

Hi killian10,

Thanks for reaching out here in the Apple Support Communities.

It sounds like your fans are running after you updated to Big Sur macOS 11.

We're glad to help.

Check out this article for how to reset the system management controller (SMC):

How to reset the SMC of your Mac – Apple Support

For the 2019 MacBook Air, follow the section called, "Notebook computers with the T2 chip".

Take Care.

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