How to disable Automatic login
- Open System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.
- Set Automatically log in as to off.
If FileVault is turned on, or the account uses an iCloud password to log in, the dropdown is dimmed and the setting is off.
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Automatic Login 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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AirPlay receiver is off
AirPlay Receiver is off so unknown devices can't stream content to your Mac's display.
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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macOS and the third-party apps installed on your Mac are kept patched, since outdated apps are a primary attack vector.
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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.