Enhance your Mac’s security with a firewall! This network security system monitors and regulates traffic, ensuring safety based on preset rules. Both faculty and students, as well as staff, can easily install a firewall on their Mac computers, adding an extra layer of protection to their devices.
How to Set Up a Firewall on macOS?
Enhance your security in a few clicks: head to System Settings, then Network, and choose the Firewall tab. Unlock editing with your credentials, and simply activate the Firewall to safeguard your connections.
How to Enable Secure Application Connections?
To adjust your firewall settings, navigate to the Firewall tab and click the lock icon. This action enables you to make necessary changes. Next, select Firewall Options to proceed. Within this window, you’ll find the option to add applications by clicking the ‘+’ sign. Choose the desired application and click Add to include it in the firewall’s permissions. Once the application appears in the Firewall Options window, you can determine its connection settings. You have the choice to block incoming connections, preventing any interaction with the firewall, or to allow incoming connections, ensuring the firewall won’t interrupt the application’s connections. After making your selection, click OK to confirm the changes and return to the main Firewall tab. This process ensures your firewall is customized to meet your specific security needs.