The Apple Security dashboard highlights insights and detections related to the following native security tools:
- XProtect —
Apple's built-in application that scans a binary before it is launched and helps you ensure it is up-to-date on computers.
- Malware Removal Tool (MRT) —
Apple's built-in threat remediation application.
- Gatekeeper —
Apple's built-in control that restricts unsigned or unverified downloaded applications from opening. It functions as a control to limit applications from unverified sources from running without authorization.
To learn more about Apple's built-in security tools on the Mac, see Protecting against malware in macOS in the Apple Platform Security user guide.