Apple OS Security Changes


Introduction

In 2015, IT made some security changes to Apple computers. These changes improve and enforce security best practices for Biola's computers.

IT will implement these changes whenever we upgrade the operating system or install software on a Mac computer.

This page explains how these changes will affect your computing experience.

If you have questions, please contact the IT Helpdesk using any of the methods listed in the sidebar to the left.


Apple OS Changes

 

SettingChangesWhat You'll Experience
Security and Privacy

Removed access to the Security and Privacy System Preferences pane.

  • Password required immediately after screensaver or sleep begins.
  • Screensaver turns on after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Users and Groups

Removed access to the Users and Groups System Preference pane.

  • Prevents the creation or deletion of unauthorized users.
  • Prevents disconnection from the Biola domain, enforcing NetID login.
  • Prevents changes to login screen settings or login items.
Sharing

Removed access to the Sharing System Preference pane.

  • Prevents changes to SSL, Remote Management, and Screen Sharing settings, etc.
  • Prevents changes to the computer name.
Parental Controls and Profiles
  • Removed access to the Parental Controls System Preference pane.
  • Removed access to the Profiles System Preference pane.
  • Prevents creation of a child user.
  • Prevents adding or removing of configuration profiles.
Startup Disk
  • Removed access to the Startup Disk System Preference pane.
  • Enabled EFI Firmware password.
  • Prevents booting to a flash drive, network drive, or target disk mode.
  • Requires password to boot using keyboard commands, such as Option-booting.
Login Window
Automatic login is disabled.

Users are required to enter a username and password to log in to the computer.