Security
The M1 chip and macOS Monterey give MacBook Air advanced security and privacy features beyond anything in its class, helping to keep your system and your data protected.
Secure Enclave coprocessor Provides a silicon-level foundation for critical security features like Touch ID and Apple Pay — and with M1, it’s superfast.
Dedicated AES storage encryption engine Keeps encryption keys safe while delivering incredible performance for encrypted storage and data protection.
Secure boot and runtime security features Ensures that only trusted Apple software loads at startup and helps protect macOS while running.
Activation Lock Helps keep your Mac secure if it‘s ever lost, stolen, or misplaced, and can improve your chances of recovering it.