Professional Checks

  • Enable macOS firewall stealth mode to ignore ping requests
  • A firmware password should be set
  • Automatically TimeMachine backups should be enabled
  • Bluetooth sharing should be disabled
  • Check whether DVD or CD Sharing is disabled on Mac
  • Disable cross domain tracking in Safari
  • Disable Remote Application Scripting on Mac
  • Do not automatically save new Documents in iCloud
  • Dont run local webserver
  • Dont show your computer name while screen saver is running
  • Fast user switching should be turned off
  • FileVault should not have an institutional recovery key
  • History of Apple System Updates on you Mac
  • Hostname should not contain your name
  • Internet sharing should be disabled
  • List of (system) daemons, agents, XPC
  • Prevent tracking by websites in Safari
  • Require an administrator password for system-wide Mac settings
  • Wake on LAN/WLAN access should be disabled
  • You should have a personal recovery key for FileVault