How to disable AirPlay receiver
- Open System Preferences, click General and AirDrop & Handoff.
- Click AirPlay receiver toggle.
CIS Essentials
AirPlay receiver is off
More Mac checks
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AirDrop is secured
AirDrop is restricted to Contacts Only so strangers nearby can't send files to your Mac.
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App Store updates are automatic
Mac App Store apps update automatically, closing known vulnerabilities without waiting on the user.
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Application updates
macOS and the third-party apps installed on your Mac are kept patched, since outdated apps are a primary attack vector.
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Automatic Login is off
Automatic login lets anyone access your account at boot without entering a password or using Touch ID.
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Boot is secure
macOS's built-in boot-time protections (System Integrity Protection and secure boot) are active and not bypassed.
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FileVault is on
FileVault encrypts the data on your disk so a lost or stolen Mac can't be read by removing the drive.