From 06eb072231553dd0ac0b1b625e20ecc6c5eecbd9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kimg45 <138676274+kimg45@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:29:10 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] add info about systemwide permissions --- content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md index db1639d..3214000 100644 --- a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md +++ b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md @@ -67,6 +67,10 @@ While the Gatekeeper warning can be easily bypassed by control + clicking on the Gatekeeper, the App Sandbox, and the Hardened Runtime only apply to apps and not other types of executable files, so when installing non-apps, you should be extremely careful. If possible, avoid installing non-app software altogether or install it in a virtual machine. +## Systemwide Permissions + +macOS has certain permissions that apply to all software across the system. These can be found under [Privacy & Security](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-privacy-security-settings-on-mac-mchl211c911f/mac) in the Settings. + ## XProtect XProtect is the built-in antivirus software in macOS. Like all AV, it's a last line of defense after all others have been bypassed.