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MPG Table of Contents   Page 1: Set up a Normal User Account (and use it) Page 2: Keep System Software Up To Date Page 3: Disable Automatic Login Page 4: Disable Incoming Internet Connections Page 5: Disable Safari’s 'Open Safe Files by Default' Page 6: Disable Java in Safari Page 7: Apple Mail Security Page 8: Put Adobe Flash on a Leash Page 9: Safe Settings for Adobe Flash Page 10: Turn Bluetooth Off Page 11: Turn Off Unused Network Services Page 12: File Sharing and Remote Access Page 13: Use a Hardware Firewall With Unroutable LAN Page 14: Prefer Wired Internet; Avoid Wireless Internet Page 15: Use a Bastion Server Page 16: More Diligent Measures, Even Hardware Removal

File Sharing and Remote Access

Turn OFF everything you don’t use.

There is simply no reason to needlessly invite trouble by enabling services you don’t use (though Mac security is excellent, tempting fate is not a good idea).

I use File Sharing between my Macs, so I leave it enabled.