{"id":6094,"date":"2020-08-25T18:39:39","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T13:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/?p=6094"},"modified":"2022-09-28T12:26:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T06:56:11","slug":"endpoint-security-for-mac-trends-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/endpoint-security-for-mac-trends-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Endpoint security for Mac: Trends in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The concern for endpoint security for Mac devices\u00a0<\/span>has<\/span>\u00a0often taken a backseat compared to Windows corporate devices. The higher security of Mac devices has been a given ever since the first MacBook was introduced in May 2006. However, while Macs do boast of a relatively secure environment<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>compar<\/span>ed<\/span>\u00a0to the<\/span>ir<\/span> counterparts, they are not invincible against security threats. For Macs in corporate use, it is necessary to evolve the endpoint security in accordance with the latest trends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common mistakes while achieving Endpoint Security for Mac<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Relying on end-users for securing their devices<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mac users are often pre-conceived as the more technical users. The task of securing their devices <\/span>i<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>left to the end-user which can be a risky move. End users cannot be expected to be proactive about<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>device security at all times. Properly monitoring the devices and ensuring that the updates and configurations are properly enabled is the responsibility of the IT admin.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Excessive restrictions on the devices <\/span><\/h3>\n

While it is inadvisable to give the user complete control over the device, it is also not recommended to tightly restrict the devices. Striking the right balance is important to maximize security while not compromising on user experience. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dependence on legacy applications for protection<\/span><\/h3>\n

macOS is constantly evolving and the tools responsible for securing the Macs need to keep up with the pace. For example, using <\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>Profile Manager tool to manage your Apple devices may work for a few devices but it would backfire in the long run when the business has a growing number of devices. Using a proper MDM solution that stays updated with the latest technology is the optimal option for managing a bulk number of devices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Security Threats in 2020<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\n1. Phishing:<\/strong> Phishing and credential attacks never go out of fashion in the battle for security. For macOS users, phishing attacks have gone up by 30-40% last year. These attacks could be aim<\/span>ed<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>at<\/span>\u00a0steal<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0the Apple ID of the user or install<\/span>ing<\/span> adware on the Mac. Using 2-Factor authentication for access to the accounts can give a measure of security against phishing.\u00a0<\/span>Watch out for:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n