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CIS Essentials

Printer Sharing is off

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What

Printer sharing is not problematic, as long as you disable it after you're done sharing it with your friend or coworker.

How to disable Printer Sharing

  • Open System Preferences, go to General, then click Sharing.
  • In the list, uncheck Printer Sharing.

More Mac checks

  • AirDrop is secured

    Learn about AirDrop on macOS and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest macOS.

  • AirPlay receiver is off

    Learn about AirPlay Receiver on macOS and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest macOS.

  • App Store updates are automatic

    Learn about App Store Updates and how they should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks.

  • Application updates

    Learn about updating apps on macOS. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest macOS.

  • Automatic Login is off

    Learn about Automatic Login on macOS and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks.

  • Boot is secure

    Learn about securing the boot on macOS and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks.

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