Stronghold
Stronghold is the easiest way to securely configure your Mac.
Stronghold is the easiest way to securely configure your Mac.
Checked October 2026.
Stronghold is the easiest way to securely configure your Mac. Designed for macOS Sierra and High Sierra. Not yet tested on macOS Mojave, but I'm working on updating it! Usage: stronghold.py [OPTIONS] Securely configure your Mac. Developed by Aaron Lichtman -> (Github: alichtman) Options: -lockdown Set secure configuration without user interaction. -v Display version and author information and exit. -help, -h Show this message and exit.
Installation Options: Install with pip $ pip install stronghold $ stronghold Download the stronghold binary from Releases tab. Configuration Options: Firewall - Turn on Firewall? This helps protect your Mac from being attacked over the internet. Turn on logging?
If there IS an infection, logs are useful for determining the source. Turn on stealth mode? Your Mac will not respond to ICMP ping requests or connection attempts from closed TCP and UDP networks. General System Protection: Enable Gatekeeper? Defend against malware by enforcing code signing and verifying downloaded applications before allowing them to run.
Prevent automatic software whitelisting? Both built-in and downloaded software will require user approval for whitelisting. Disable Capti
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Stronghold is a product in the Endpoint Protection Platform category. It covers macOS.
Stronghold is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold/.
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Stronghold is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups and small businesses. It is free.
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