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macos-security-bypass

macOS security bypass playbook. Use when targeting macOS endpoints and need to bypass TCC, Gatekeeper, SIP, sandbox, code signing, or entitlement-based protections during authorized red team or pentest engagements.

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Security Assessment

High Risk(35/100)

Detected risks:

Agent-reviewed override(Offensive macOS security-bypass attack playbook (TCC/Gatekeeper/SIP/code-signing/entitlement bypass). Local assessor scored it medium from limited pattern matches; raised to high for consistency with sibling linux-security-bypass and the severity of defeating platform controls. Genuine offensive tooling, per gotcha #7.)
Security Score35/100

About macos-security-bypass

An offensive-security playbook in the yaklang hack-skills collection, focused on bypassing macOS endpoint protections during authorized red-team and penetration-testing engagements. Per its own description it addresses protections such as TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control), Gatekeeper, System Integrity Protection (SIP), the application sandbox, code signing, and entitlement-based controls. It is framed as an expert playbook that assumes a working understanding of macOS security architecture. In a catalog context it is adversary-simulation tooling used to evaluate how effectively a macOS environment enforces its layered protections and to validate detection and hardening. Because it centers on defeating platform security controls, it carries significant misuse potential and should be used only within the scope of an authorized assessment with explicit permission. Defensive and IT teams can use awareness of these control categories to verify TCC/Gatekeeper/SIP configuration, monitor for tampering, and prioritize endpoint hardening on macOS fleets.

FAQ

What is this skill for?

An offensive-security playbook covering macOS endpoint-protection bypass, used in authorized red-team/pentest engagements to assess how well a Mac fleet enforces its security controls.

Which macOS protections does it address?

Per its description: TCC, Gatekeeper, SIP, the app sandbox, code signing, and entitlement-based protections.

Who is the intended audience?

Experienced red-team operators and penetration testers with explicit authorization; it assumes familiarity with macOS security architecture.

Is authorization required?

Yes — it defeats platform security controls and must only be used within an authorized engagement with permission.

How can defenders use it?

To verify TCC/Gatekeeper/SIP configuration, monitor for tampering, and prioritize macOS endpoint hardening.

All Files

2 files
TCC_BYPASS_MATRIX.md8.2 KB
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SKILL.md12.8 KB
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