Disable Mac OS X Gatekeeper

Ocassionally, there is a need to install an app created by a developer that is not identified by the security policy in place on the Firm’s MacBook.

Here is the short procedure I identified it works for me:

1. in terminal type: sudo spctl --master-disable
2. verify with: spctl --status
3. open the application and quit it
4. in terminal, type: sudo spctl --master-enable
5. verify the status: spctl --status
6. verify that the policy is restored via: System Preferences … -> Security and Privacy  -> General