MacOS Security Checklist - 16 Essential Guides | AIMF Security

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Complete Protection for Your Mac

16 battle-tested guides covering firewalls, network monitoring, encryption, privacy hardening, and threat detection. Protect yourself from nation-state attacks and everyday threats with defense-in-depth security.

16 Guides 4 Available Now Beginner to Advanced

Why MacOS Security Matters

macOS is secure, but not invincible. From network-level attacks to application exploits, your Mac faces constant threats. These guides give you professional-grade security tools and configurations to defend against sophisticated adversaries.

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What You'll Learn

  • Firewall Protection: LuLu for outbound control, Murus for network-level filtering, built-in firewall for inbound blocking
  • Network Security: Disable Wi-Fi protocols, monitor traffic with Wireshark, detect rogue access points
  • Encryption: FileVault full disk encryption, Chaos Lock USB encryption, secure data protection
  • Privacy Hardening: Lock down system settings, audit app permissions, disable telemetry
  • Threat Detection: Activity Monitor analysis, log forensics, crash data investigation with Claude AI
  • Authentication: YubiKey hardware keys, Apple ID hardening, secure credential management
  • System Hardening: Gatekeeper configuration, XProtect setup, Terminal security, SSH hardening
  • Physical Security: Find My Mac setup, wireless feature management, attack surface reduction

💻 16 Essential MacOS Security Guides

01

LuLu Firewall Setup

Install Objective-See's free, open-source firewall to monitor and block outbound connections. See every app that tries to phone home and stop unauthorized network access.

⏱️ 15 min Easy 🆓 Free
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02

Murus Firewall

Professional-grade PF firewall for macOS. Implement network-level least privilege with custom rulesets, port blocking, and protocol filtering.

⏱️ 30 min Intermediate 💰 $10
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03

System Firewall Lockdown

Enable macOS's built-in application firewall to block unauthorized incoming connections. Essential baseline security with stealth mode configuration.

⏱️ 5 min Easy 🆓 Built-in
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04

Disable Wi-Fi IPv4/IPv6

Disable Wi-Fi and restrict IPv4/IPv6 protocols for Ethernet-only security. Prevent wireless attacks and force all traffic through wired connections.

⏱️ 10 min Intermediate 🔐 High Security
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05

FileVault Full Disk Encryption

Enable and configure FileVault to encrypt your entire Mac. Protect your data if your device is lost, stolen, or seized.

⏱️ 10 min Easy 🆓 Built-in
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06

Disable AirPlay Bluetooth AirDrop

Turn off unnecessary wireless features that expand your attack surface. Reduce Bluetooth and AirDrop vulnerabilities.

⏱️ 5 min Easy 🆓 Built-in
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07

Find My Mac Setup

Configure Find My Mac for device tracking and remote wipe capabilities. Essential for lost or stolen devices.

⏱️ 10 min Easy 🆓 Built-in
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08

WiFi Analyzer - Detect Pineapples

Use WiFi analyzers to detect rogue access points, WiFi Pineapples, and evil twin attacks on your network.

⏱️ 15 min Intermediate 🆓 Free Tools
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09

Wireshark Network Monitoring

Capture and analyze network traffic to detect suspicious activity, malware beaconing, and data exfiltration attempts.

⏱️ 45 min Advanced 🆓 Free
COMING SOON
10

Activity Monitor & Logs Analysis

Monitor system processes, network activity, and logs to detect malware, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.

⏱️ 30 min Intermediate 🆓 Built-in
COMING SOON
11

Terminal Security - SSH & Sudoers

Harden SSH access, configure sudoers, and secure Terminal for advanced users who need command-line access.

⏱️ 30 min Advanced 🆓 Built-in
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12

Complete Privacy Settings

Comprehensive privacy configuration for macOS. Disable telemetry, limit app permissions, and control data sharing.

⏱️ 25 min Intermediate 🆓 Built-in
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13

Gatekeeper & XProtect

Configure macOS's built-in malware protection systems. Understand Gatekeeper, XProtect, and MRT for baseline security.

⏱️ 15 min Easy 🆓 Built-in
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14

Chaos Lock USB Encryption

Set up encrypted USB drives with Chaos Lock for secure portable storage. Military-grade encryption for sensitive files.

⏱️ 20 min Intermediate 💰 Hardware Required
COMING SOON
15

YubiKey Apple ID Hardening

Secure your Apple ID with hardware security keys. Prevent account takeover even if your password is compromised.

⏱️ 20 min Intermediate 💰 YubiKey Required
COMING SOON
16

Claude Crash Data Analysis

Use Claude AI to analyze app crash reports and system logs for signs of exploitation, malware, or targeted attacks.

⏱️ 20 min Intermediate 💰 Claude Pro
COMING SOON

Secure All Your Devices

macOS is just the beginning. Protect your entire digital ecosystem with device-specific security guides for iPhone, Android, and Windows.

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iPhone Security

Privacy settings, Lockdown Mode, and Advanced Data Protection for iOS devices.

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Android Security

Disable 2G networks, install PCAPdroid & NetGuard, detect spyware, and harden Google account.

View Android Guide →
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Windows Security

Windows Defender, firewall rules, and privacy hardening for Windows 11.

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Battle-Tested Under Active Attack

These guides aren't theoretical. They're based on 365 days of defending against Russian APT28 nation-state hackers while under active surveillance. Every configuration has been tested in the real world against sophisticated adversaries.