MSA 2022 - Compliance ✅

The MacSysAdmin 2022 conference took place virtually from October 4-7, offering a wealth of resources and insights for MacAdmins.

My session, focused on Compliance Checks, delved into proving compliance on macOS devices in business and enterprise settings. While compliance is essential for aligning organizational practices with security measures, it is only a piece of the larger security puzzle. Successful compliance depends on consistent risk management and open communication across teams.

Key Insights: ​

1. Compliance cannot guarantee security; it complements broader security efforts.
2. Over-prioritizing controls without fostering team collaboration can hinder overall safety.
3. Building a security-conscious culture, through communication and training, is critical.

Featured Resources: ​

• Session Video
• Presentation Slides

Additional References: ​

• NIST Cyber Security Framework
• CIS Critical Security Controls v8
• NIST macOS Security Framework
• CI/CD Pipeline Example

Terminology Primer: ​

• Governance: Managing organizational decisions through defined policies and roles.
• Risk: Identifying and addressing potential threats to operations.
• Compliance: Adhering to legal and regulatory standards.

The focus is to inspire you to think beyond compliance and strengthen team efforts toward security and resilience.