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Q: Mac OSx security features missing

In Snow leopard their was a feature you could go to in preferences that would show all installed security updates clearly and a feature where the security lock (click the lock to make changes such as network preferences) had a timer so if you forgot to lock the item it would lock after a desired time.

 

These security features were removed after Snow leopard and although I have suggested it to the Apple developer non of the Mac OSx systems have these simple security features. Why?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Sep 13, 2016 10:40 PM

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  • by dialabrain,

    dialabrain dialabrain Sep 13, 2016 10:48 PM in response to macfrombrampton
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    Sep 13, 2016 10:48 PM in response to macfrombrampton

    FWIW, this is a users forum. No one here would have any insight into Apple's decisions.

  • by John Lockwood,

    John Lockwood John Lockwood Sep 14, 2016 7:51 AM in response to macfrombrampton
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    Sep 14, 2016 7:51 AM in response to macfrombrampton

    If you check for software updates and it reports no available Apple security updates then one can conclude you are fully up to date. A less friendly method would be to look in /private/var/db/receipts this contains 'receipts' for all previously installed installer packages including all previously installed Apple Security updates.

     

    Note: If you install some OS X updates this may often include security updates as well.

     

    With regards to securing System Preferences. If you go to Security & Privacy, then if needed unlock it, then click on Advanced, you can tick (enable) an option to require the Administrator password for system-wide preferences i.e. those controlling more sensitive options. Once unlocked System Preferences will normally remember it is unlocked but only for a short time and if you quit it then re-open it, it will be locked once more immediately.

  • by Eric Root,Apple recommended

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 14, 2016 8:02 PM in response to macfrombrampton
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    Sep 14, 2016 8:02 PM in response to macfrombrampton

    Hold down the option/alt key while selecting the  menu. Select the first choice of System Information (exact name depends on the OS you are using). Then look at Installations in the report to see what is installed.

  • by leroydouglas,Apple recommended

    leroydouglas leroydouglas Sep 14, 2016 9:29 PM in response to macfrombrampton
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    Sep 14, 2016 9:29 PM in response to macfrombrampton

    Like wise you can go to the App Store>Updates and see your last 30 days updates, including security updates.

     

    If this does not satisfy your needs you can send feedback directly to Apple.

     

    I would encourage you to do so to make your voice heard:

    Apple Feedback http://www.apple.com/feedback/

     

    addendum:

    New security features have been added independent of the default lock in System Preferences>

    Security & Privacy>Privacy>Advanced>Require an Admin psswd to access system-wide preferences

     

    see OS X: About Gatekeeper - Apple Support

    About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support