Apple vetted software package that includes the latest security patches Note that any of the security issues discovered are not made public until there is a fix is provided. Once these issues are discovered by Apple, a full investigation is conducted and a patch fixing the problems is made available.Īpple provides system software updates that are available free of charge, and are designed to keep your Mac on top of recently discovered security threats. However, any system service or application can have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious applications. Easy to install software package designed to provide the latest macOS security fixes MacOS comes with various features designed to provide a secure working environment: Gatekeeper provides extensive control on what applications are downloaded and installed on your Mac, you can use FileVault to encrypt your disk content, you can decide if you want to share your current location or not, and much more. What's new in Apple Security Update (macOS Security Update) 2021-005 Catalina: