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Title: Should IT administrators allow users to run as local macOS administrators? Post by: HCK on August 25, 2022, 04:05:04 pm Should IT administrators allow users to run as local macOS administrators?
<div class="feat-image">(https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/08/mosyle.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600)</div> <p>In 2022, security is a top priority for every organization, including businesses and schools using Macs. While very secure, Macs are still vulnerable to threats, including phishing attacks and malware. Security is no longer a technology concern. It’s now a business concern. Most of the security discussion on macOS revolves around software updates, endpoint security software, and other high-level topics.</p> <p>What doesn’t get brought up enough is user privileges. Every CISO should ask their IT teams if end-users are running as local administrators on their Macs. If they are, they should ask the team if it’s necessary compared to the critical risks elevated privileges can create. </p> <p>Here’s the bottom line: There’s no need for Mac users to have administrative powers 24/7. </p> <p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/08/19/allow-users-to-run-as-local-macos-admins/#more-828478" class="more-link">more…[/url]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/08/19/allow-users-to-run-as-local-macos-admins/">Should IT administrators allow users to run as local macOS administrators?[/url] appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://9to5mac.com">9to5Mac[/url].</p> Source: Should IT administrators allow users to run as local macOS administrators? (https://9to5mac.com/2022/08/19/allow-users-to-run-as-local-macos-admins/) |