FileVault is easy to set up and use. However, if you own a Mac that runs on Apple Silicon or has the Apple T2 Security Chip, it already has the FileVault encryption turned on.

FileVault adds a level of risk because if account data is somehow corrupted on the recoveryOS, you must have your Recovery Key to get back into your Mac. (See “ How to unlock your Mac with its ...

The FileVault security system, introduced many years ago to macOS, prevents someone from starting up or restarting your computer and gaining access to its startup volume, which is encrypted.

It’s still recommended that FileVault 2 gets enabled, so automatic log-in cannot be enabled. The only time you don’t want to use FileVault is for Macs in shared areas (school labs, etc.). Wrap-up ...

FileVault encryption, enabled by default, keeps your data safe. For over two decades now, Macs have come with an optional extra layer of data security called FileVault.

"If your Mac currently has macOS Catalina installed, installing macOS Monterey 12.3 beta or macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 beta on a volume with FileVault enabled might cause a boot loop when attempting to ...