# Stronghold

Stronghold is an Endpoint Protection Platform product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Stronghold is the easiest way to securely configure your Mac.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Stronghold?

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

Tags: macOS

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Endpoint Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/endpoint-security) · [Endpoint Protection Platform](https://cybersectools.com/categories/epp)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 1,173
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best EDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-edr-solutions).

## Stronghold FAQ

### What is Stronghold?

Stronghold is a product in the Endpoint Protection Platform category. It covers macOS.

### What is the pricing for Stronghold?

Stronghold is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold/.

### What are alternatives to Stronghold?

Alternatives to Stronghold listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Avira Antivirus Pro](https://cybersectools.com/tools/avira-antivirus-pro) - Antivirus software for Windows and Mac with malware and ransomware protection (Commercial)
2. [Avast One](https://cybersectools.com/tools/avast-one) - All-in-one security suite with antivirus, VPN, and scam protection (Commercial)
3. [AVG Antivirus Free for Mac](https://cybersectools.com/tools/avg-antivirus-free-for-mac) - Free antivirus software for macOS providing malware protection and scanning (Commercial)
4. [Automox Security Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/automox-security-platform) - Cloud-based endpoint mgmt platform for patching, config, & software deployment (Commercial)
5. [Internxt Antivirus](https://cybersectools.com/tools/internxt-antivirus) - Antivirus software for malware detection and removal on Windows, Mac, and Linux (Commercial)

Compare all Stronghold alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/stronghold](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/stronghold)

### What deployment and organization size does Stronghold fit?

Stronghold is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups and small businesses. It is free.

## Compare Stronghold with similar solutions

- [Stronghold vs Avira Antivirus Pro](https://cybersectools.com/compare/avira-antivirus-pro-vs-stronghold)
- [Stronghold vs Avast One](https://cybersectools.com/compare/avast-one-vs-stronghold)
- [Stronghold vs AVG Antivirus Free for Mac](https://cybersectools.com/compare/avg-antivirus-free-for-mac-vs-stronghold)

All alternatives to Stronghold: [/alternatives/stronghold](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/stronghold)

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