Navigating System Security and Digital Privacy

This chapter explores a recent incident in system security, emphasizing the need for thorough postmortem analysis and the significance of digital signatures in macOS kernel components. It contrasts endpoint security implementations across Linux, macOS, and Windows, discussing the evolution of EBPF in Linux and its challenges for Windows, as well as critiques of Google's impact on digital privacy and advertising. The dialogue further delves into app tracking transparency, GDPR compliance, and the necessity of improved consent mechanisms in a landscape rife with deceptive practices.