Advanced Security pablozi's MacBook Air config 2022

Thread starter pablozi
Start date Jan 1, 2022

Last updated: May 21, 2022

About: Personal, primary device

Additional PC users: Not shared with other users

Desktop OS: macOS Monterey

OS edition: Home

Login security

- Password-less (PIN, Biometric, Face)
- Password (Aa-Zz, 0-9, Symbols)

Primary sign-in: Apple iCloud account

Primary user: Admin user - Full permissions

Security updates: Automatic - allow all types of updates

Network firewall: ISP-issued router

Real-time protection: XProtect
GateKeeper

Software firewall: macOS Firewall

Custom RTP, Firewall and OS settings: Full disc encryption
Disabled automatic login
Only apps from App Store and identified developers are allowed
Safari Automatic HTTPS Upgrade

Malware testing: No malware samples

Periodic security scanners: none

Secure DNS: AdGuard DNS Beta

VPN: AdGuard VPN

Password manager: 1Password

Browsers, Search and Addons: Safari + AdGuard, 1Password

Maintenance and Cleaning: AppCleaner
Clean Me

Personal Files & Photos backup: iCloud

Personal backup routine: Automatic (scheduled)

Device recovery & backup: Time Machine

Device backup routine: Automatic (scheduled)

PC activity

Browsing the web.
Emails.
Shopping.
Banking.
Downloading software.
Multimedia.

Computer specs: Apple MacBook Air

CPU: M1 8C-CPU & 7C-GPU
GPU: Apple M-1 7-core
RAM: Apple M-1 8GB
STORAGE: 256GB Flash Drive

Personal changelog: 21-05: removed NextDNS and Windscribe, added AdGuard MacOS app, AdGuard DNS Beta and AdGuard VPN

Feedback Response: Most critical feedback

pablozi

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Jan 1, 2022

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My config for 2022.

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harlan4096

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Jan 1, 2022

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I would add some kind of Periodic security scanners, a 3rd party periodic scan would be welcome, We never know, even MAC OS can get infected...

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pablozi

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Removed NextDNS and Windscribe, added AdGuard MacOS app, AdGuard DNS Beta and AdGuard VPN.

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