topic Re: Sony Driver, reduced security on silicon Mac query. in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Sony Driver, reduced security on silicon Mac query.

Snerkler — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:43:43 GMT

I've got a Sony camera and in order to install the latest firmware I need to download the Sony driver and in order to do this on a Silicon Mac you need to change the security settings in recovery mode to "Reduced security:Allow user management of kernel extensions from identified developers query"

I have no problem doing this as it's from a reputable site, but my question is that once I've installed the software can I return the security settings to what they were, or does the software always need this reduced security to run? If it's the latter what future security risks am I opening myself up to, if any?

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Sony Driver, reduced security on silicon Mac query.

Piscie — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:42:44 GMT

Hey @Snerkler, you can only reduce the security settings whenever it's needed. So you don't have to leave the settings reduced all the time.

Also which camera model have you got?

Re: Sony Driver, reduced security on silicon Mac query.

Snerkler — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:38:30 GMT

Thanks, I have the Sony A9 Mark II

Re: Sony Driver, reduced security on silicon Mac query.

Piscie — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:16:08 GMT

Thanks mate! Make sure to update the thread as solved if you no longer searching for a security settings solution.