Secure Your Mac in 10 Minutes: The Basics

Macs are known for being secure, but a few settings can make all the difference. Here are the essentials—in 10 minutes.

1. Enable FileVault

Disk encryption (Settings → Privacy & Security → FileVault) protects your data if your Mac is lost or stolen.

2. Update everything

System and apps: Updates fix vulnerabilities. Enable automatic updates.

3. A password manager

iCloud Keychain or a dedicated app: unique, strong passwords without having to remember them.

4. Back up your data (3-2-1 rule)

Time Machine + the cloud. A hard drive failure is no longer a disaster. See our article on backups.

Have a question? Our roadside assistance can configure everything remotely.