Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by yuja_wang 3574 days ago
I thought MacOS was "Secure By Design". This is what Apple states in their official product descriptions.

In fact, it says it on this current page:

http://www.apple.com/business/mac/

"Because OS X is secure by design, there’s no need for IT to install additional tools or lock down functionality for employees. And with an automated zero-touch deployment process, they don’t even have to open the box."

4 comments

By that level of standard, nothing is secure. Linux has vulnerabilities. Windows has vulnerabilities. I have a deadbolt on my door and the package read "Keep your home secure!" but someone could still get through if they really wanted to.

"Secure by design" doesn't mean 100% secure no matter what. Part of that design is the update/patch process that addresses vulnerabilities quickly, and mitigating controls like lower default permissions and application signing.

The fact that you're so quick to call everyone an astroturfer because you made a ridiculous statement just proves that your only interest is trolling.

If your IT team decides to enable Apple's controls, there will be no way to install this on your machine.
I think that myth got shot down years ago. Along with magical and courageous marketing terms.