Lesson 25. Secure Your Mac and Its Files
Goals
Learn your security options
Protect yourself from malware with Gatekeeper
Use passwords to log on to your Mac
Require a password to wake computer and unlock preferences
Securely empty the Trash
Protect information using Keychain Access
Use FileVault to secure data
In these days with so much of our personal and financial data being stored on our computers and rampant identity theft, it’s important to take some precautions to make it more difficult for troublemakers to gain access to our Macs.
The tips in this lesson will make your files more secure, plus you’ll discover some useful features and tricks that help ensure your privacy, such as password information, Gatekeeper, Keychain Access, and securely ...
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