In security community, Apple is regarded with some combination of disbelief, confusion and the disdain that once was reserved for Microsoft. Apple has been the technology Bartleby, answering all inquiries about security with the equivalent of, I would prefer not to But there have been some signs in the last couple of years that Apple is putting more emphasis on security, at least in some areas. Such a move would be decried as the act of a company bent on protecting its market share and influence over users.
Source: https://threatpost.com/gatekeeper-and-choice-security-mac-users-022212/76246/