Windows OS has historically been the preferred operating system by businesses. As of 2018, over 70% of all business desktop computers operated on Windows OS.
This is all changing due to Covid-19 and how millions of people are now working remotely instead of coming into the office. This means that millions of Americans are using their own devices for work, which includes desktop iMacs and Macbook laptops with Mac OS.
Although Mac OS is one of the safest operating systems out there, you should take extra precautions to make sure that your company’s files and data are stored safely.
Here are five tips that will help you protect your Mac OS devices from cyber security disasters.
Keep Your System Up To Date
As mentioned, Mac OS is a very secure operating system. However, Apple is still susceptible to hacks, which makes Mac OS computers vulnerable as well. In fact, Apple was the victim of a major hack as recently as April 2021.
Luckily, Apple is generally very quick to resolve these kinds of problems. Thus, the best way to protect yourself from these types of devices is to always install the operating system updates as soon as they are available.
Use A Premium Antivirus
Mac OS computers come with a built-in antivirus. While this antivirus does a pretty good job, it is always a good idea to get additional protection.
A high-quality antivirus will come with real-time malware detection, which can prevent malicious software from running before it gets a chance to breach your data.
Additionally, a good antivirus will come with an advanced firewall, which can prevent unauthorized users from interacting with your private network.
Use A VPN To Encrypt Your Network
With remote work now being a reality for millions of people, many may choose to switch up their working environment and go sit at a coffee shop or library to work. While these may seem like great places to be productive, public wifi networks may put your data at risk.
It is not always possible to trust that public wifi networks will be secured. Thus, the best thing you can do is get a high-quality VPN (Virtual Private Network) that will encrypt your data for you.
Avoid Downloading Malware
Although this may seem obvious, it is very important to only download apps from reputable sources, like the App Store.
While there was once a time when Mac OS malware was uncommon, this no longer holds true in 2021. In 2020 alone, experts estimate that over 600,000 malware programs were developed specifically to attack Mac OS users.
Always Backup Your Files
Having a backup routine is extremely important to keep your personal and business data secure. As a full-service IT service company, we often see businesses that only worry about backing up their files after they have experienced a tremendous loss. You should always be two steps ahead when it comes to backing up your information.
Time Machine is a great feature that comes with every Mac OS device. You can use Time Machine to automatically back up your data and prevent it from disappearing forever should you suffer from an attack.