This page represents Step Three (of three) from Mobile Security for macOS Devices.
Secure your wireless connections by performing all of the following procedures:
Wi-Fi 
- Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using the wireless network.
- Use the NC State secure wireless network, eduroam.
- Use the NC State Virtual Private Network (VPN) when accessing university data over any non-secure network.
CAUTION: Connect to campus over Virtual Private Network (VPN). All off-campus students, faculty, and staff must use the NC State VPN when connecting to the non-public campus network. The VPN allows you to protect your data when accessing your computer’s desktop and mapped drives. 2FA is required when using the NC State VPN. Off-campus destinations like NC State Gmail, NC State GSuite, Office 365, general web browsing, and most other destinations are not protected. Make sure off-campus connections are secure by looking for https at the beginning of the link.
To disable auto-join of Wireless Networks
Choose one or more of the following ways to perform this procedure:
See the video.
Search the Settings: Network
Navigate: Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Ask to join new networks
- Uncheck Ask to join New Networks.
- Uncheck Ask to join Personal Hotspots.
To turn off Wi-Fi
Choose one or more of the following ways to perform this procedure:
See the video.
Search the Settings: Network
Navigate: Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Turn Wi-Fi Off
Bluetooth
Perform the following procedures to protect your Bluetooth connections:
- Forget old devices — Remove old Bluetooth devices once you are no longer using them. This will protect you from being compromised by older devices.
- Turn off Bluetooth — Turn off Bluetooth as soon as you’re done using it. Otherwise, the risk of being hacked is high. So, turn it on when you need it and turn it off as soon as you don’t.
To forget old Bluetooth devices
Choose one or more of the following ways to perform this procedure:
See the video.
Search the Settings: Bluetooth
Navigate: Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth > Ⓧ > Remove
To turn off Bluetooth
Choose one or more of the following ways to perform this procedure:
See the video.
Search the Settings: Bluetooth
Navigate: Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth > Turn Bluetooth Off
Tethering Internet Connections over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Disable all wireless tethering features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and so forth) not currently in use.
- Set unique and strong passwords, especially for tethering.
Sharing with AirDrop 
To turn off AirDrop:
Choose one or more of the following ways to perform this procedure:
See the video.
Search the Settings: AirDrop
Navigate: Go > AirDrop > Allow me to be discovered by: No One
Next Step
You’ve completed all procedures! Return to the Mobile Security for macOS Devices to review the list of all procedures as a checklist.