Best practices
This section provides a concise summary and quick reference to the general recommendations, best practices, and tips outlined throughout this document. These guidelines are essential for addressing common issues effectively.
Apple ID and recovery keys
Before onboarding your macOS device, ensure that you have associated your Apple ID and have your recovery keys readily available. Depending on your device settings, during onboarding, you may encounter several restarts and may need to reset your device password.
For a seamless onboarding experience, it is crucial to link your Apple ID to your device. Please have your recovery keys at hand in case you encounter any difficulties with password reset or device login.
Update device OS
SEED relies on SEED monitoring agents to ensure that your device remains up to date with the latest operating system patches, guarding against known vulnerabilities when using our services.
Note:
- For more information on the supported OS versions, see SEED Prerequisites.
- To turn on software update notifications on your MacBook, see Apple documentation.
Maintain a malware-free device
SEED ensures that your device remains free from malware while using our services. Practice fundamental cybersecurity principles, avoid visiting low-reputation websites that may infect your device with malware, and ensure that Defender is always operational and updated to the latest version.
Supported browsers
You can access SEED-protected websites, such as CMP or SHIP using the following browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox. If you are using Mozilla Firefox, you need to configure Firefox to trust the root certificate store of your system.
Note: While you can use Safari to access other websites, please note that SEED-protected websites cannot be accessed using Safari.
