We have over literally over 20 Apple devices in our home (and on our network) and I am considering working part-time contract work online. I need to know what Apple recommends as the best cybersecurity for your devices? I do not want background apps being loaded without my permission, other malware / spyware or any other things that would compromise our systems &/or devices or information. Is there something that would be best for the MacBook Pros or something that could protect the network as a whole?
Apple Security vs Malware/Spyware
The perfect filter does not exist. Even big companies have been compromised (I read that Xcode itself had been compromised in China 5 or 6 years ago).
What I would do (and try to do myself):
What I would do (and try to do myself):
be cautious on the apps you download
organise rolling backup of your important stuff (at least on 2 different physical support, where you alternate successive backups)
apply a very strict discipline never to open a mail attachement if you are not 120% sure it is OK
update OS to the last available security patches
if one day you fear a machine has been compromised, immediately disconnect from the network and quarantine.