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macOS allows you to install beta updates. These are unstable and may come with extra telemetry since they're for testing purposes. Because of this, we recommend you avoid beta software in general.
### App Revocation Checks
macOS performs online OCSP checks using HTTPS encryption when you open an app to verify whether an app contains known malware, and whether the developer’s signing certificate is revoked.
We recommend against blocking these checks.
#### Signed System Volume
macOS's system components are protected in a read-only signed system volume, meaning that neither you nor malware can alter important system files.
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#### Application Security
### App Revocation Checks
macOS performs online OCSP checks using HTTPS encryption when you open an app to verify whether an app contains known malware, and whether the developer’s signing certificate is revoked.
We recommend against blocking these checks.
##### App Sandbox
macOS apps downloaded from the App Store are required to use the [App Sandbox](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/security/app_sandbox). You should avoid non-App Store software as much as possible.