A new IDC report shared by Apple reveals that 76% of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) believe that the Mac platform is more secure than other platforms.
IDC conducted an online survey of ITDMs in the United States and Canada in July 2023, in which they asked survey participants about their views on security, as well as the importance of securing their computers. Respondents were from a mix of companies in multiple industries, employing 500 employees.
The participants provide support for multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS. They select, purchase, or deploy security software for their company, or manage the people responsible for doing so.
47% of companies surveyed plan to adopt more Macs in their IT department due to the belief that it’s more secure. 36% responded that the top reason for adopting more Macs is the ease of deployment and management.
The Mac and macOS offer security features that are highly praised by enterprise customers, including:
- Apple’s device management APIs
- Apple’s endpoint detection APIs
- Touch ID on macOS is a combo of seamless hardware and software via Apple Silicon
The IDC report underlines the better malware control on the Mac, thanks to macOS and its multi-layered security when it comes to running third-party apps. IDC also points out that Apple reviews and certifies every app offered through its Mac App Store. macOS can prevent unsigned apps from running.
In addition, IDC points out that macOS offers better malware control due to its multi-layered security for running third-party apps. Every app available on the Mac App Store is reviewed and certified by Apple, and companies can restrict the installation of apps from other sources.
Apple also quickly delivers software updates and security patches to Mac users at no extra cost. Plus, Apple services like iCloud and iMessage offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring that sensitive data is protected
IDC’s full report on enterprise security is available here.
