In 2023, security is a top priority for every organization, including businesses using Macs. While very secure, Macs are still vulnerable to threats, including phishing attacks and malware. Security is no longer

In 2023, security is a top priority for every organization, including businesses using Macs. While very secure, Macs are still vulnerable to threats, including phishing attacks and malware. Security is no longer a technology concern. It’s now a business concern. Most of the security discussion on macOS revolves around software updates, endpoint security software, and other high-level topics.

What doesn’t get brought up enough is user privileges. Every CISO or even the CEO should ask their IT teams if employees are running as local administrators on their Macs. If they are, they should ask the team if it’s necessary compared to the critical risks elevated privileges can create. 

Here’s the bottom line: There’s no need for Mac users to have administrative powers 24/7. 

more…

The post Should companies allow employees to use work Macs as administrators? appeared first on 9to5Mac.

original link


You may also be interested in this

What will macOS 14 be cal…

We’re very close to getting our first official look at macOS 14 from Apple. Read along for when to expect the macOS 14 release date plus we’ll cover when the all-new

Best iPad Pro deals right…

Macworld If you want to buy the iPad Pro you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at where you can buy the iPad Pro – whether cellular or Wi-Fi

Apple’s Recent Beat…

Apple today posted a new support document outlining the security content of AirPods and Beats firmware updates, disclosing that the 5B66 firmware released yesterday for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats

‘High Desert’ cancelled a…

Apple has not decided to renew High Desert, the Apple TV+ drama series starring Patricia Arquette. The show producers announced today that the series has been cancelled and won’t be

Sihoo Doro C300 Ergonomic…

If you suffer from aches and pains from sitting at your desk all day, the Sihoo Doro C300 may be the fix you're looking for — provided you're the right

Get Dad all the charging …

Macworld Dads love gadgets, and gadgets need charging. The ChargeUp 6-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has all the ports Dad needs for all of his daily gear, and now through June

Apple @ Work Podcast: Wha…

Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing

WGA protest planned for A…

The Writers’ Guild of America is capitalizing on the media attention surrounding Apple today and its WWDC announcements by planning leafletting protests at several Apple Stores, including the Apple Park
X

A whimsical homage to the days in black and white, celebrating the magic of Mac OS. Dress up your blog with retro, chunky-grade pixellated graphics to evoke some serious computer nostalgia. Supports a custom menu, custom header image, custom background, two footer widget areas, and a full-width page template. I updated Stuart Brown's 2011 masterpiece to meet the needs of the times, made it responsive , got dark mode, custom search widget and more.You can download it from tigaman.com, where you can also find more useful code snippets and plugins to get even more out of wordpress.