How to check if your Apple Silicon Mac is booting securely
17 days ago
- #macOS
- #Apple Silicon
- #Security
- macOS security can be checked using System Information and Privacy & Security settings.
- Quick checks include verifying boot security in System Information and enabling FileVault.
- Secure Boot settings are managed via Startup Security Utility in Recovery mode.
- SilentKnight can verify XProtect/Gatekeeper checks and security data updates.
- Detailed boot process verification involves checking log entries in LogUI post-startup.
- Key log entries include kernel version, Trusted Execution Monitor, iBoot firmware, and CoreCrypto support.
- Security policy components like Apple Mobile File Integrity (AMFI) and Sandbox should load correctly.
- Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) and Apple System Policy (ASP) are critical for security.
- The boot process ensures security through a chain of validation stages, from ROM to kernel.
- Apple silicon Macs use a secure boot process with checks at each stage to prevent tampering.