2023-09-29 21:20:00
After a survey found that employees are more productive with Macs, another very comprehensive survey by IDC e passed on by Apple measured several aspects related to decision-making by companies regarding technology and security products. Among the questions and results, it was found that 76% of participants of the survey think Macs are safer than other computers.
IDC conducted an online survey of people from different companies in the United States and Canada, with more than 500 employees each. Called information technology decision makers, research participants work on steps such as selecting, purchasing and/or installing software, or supervise those who do so.
Regarding Macs, in addition to the consolidated perception in terms of security, 43% of those who responded to the survey stated that the main reason for adopting Macs in their companies is security, the most cited reason in this area. In second place was the ease of installation and management, highlighted by 36% of participants as the number one reason to buy Macs in the next 12 months.
IDC highlighted several aspects of Apple computers that certainly contribute to this positive perception of devices among companies. Features such as the Boot Securitywhich ensures that the certified and encrypted version of macOS is running on the machine, as well as the signed boot volumewhich protects the integrity of the system.
Security is one of our main pillars of value at Inter. We chose Macs because of their robust security features and agile ecosystem, which collectively reduced our IT workload.
—Guilherme Ximenestechnology director at Banco Inter.
Another important aspect is the automation of software updates, avoiding risks with outdated versions of macOS. The fact that the Mac App Store scans apps for threats — with a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity — is also an important factor in Macs’ security reputation.
In addition to the Mac App Store itself, the Gatekeeper and other features for checking apps downloaded outside the store were also identified by IDC as relevant to company security. The tool XProtectin turn, was highlighted as important in removing threats and malicious software.
In terms of data — one of the most important assets of companies today — Mac functions such as FileVault encryption, VPN protocols andVirtual private networkor virtual private network.”>1, and the end-to-end encryption of iMessage and FaceTime. Safari’s fraudulent website warning features were others cited in the research.
Device management functionalities were others to be highlighted by IDC, as well as APIsApplication programming interfacesor application programming interfaces”>2 Endpoint Security. They enable the development of solutions to monitor, analyze and respond to security threats.
Finally, the survey highlighted identity integration tools, with features Single Sign-On, so businesses can connect to other security solutions. Touch ID was another security feature highlighted by the satisfactory user experience, in addition to the Secure Enclave.
A complete search [PDF] includes a series of other data on companies’ perception of security and technology as priorities, main factors considered when purchasing equipment and challenges for the future.
via 9to5Mac
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