Providing support for Apple Big Sur (on Intel-based Macs), Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) enables security incident handlers to improve visibility on the latest Apple macOS. That’s why Symantec is introducing new macOS agents-enhancing protection across these operating systems-with Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise ( SESE) and Symantec Endpoint Security Complete ( SESC), 14.3 RU1. Now Macs-even those of BYOD origin-can enjoy the same robust protections available across other enterprise endpoints even in hybrid work environments. Managing Macs beyond firewalls, VPNs or other access control devices placed security teams in a bind when they were unprotected, unmanaged and unmonitored.

Once installed, MDE (specifically, the Microsoft Defender ATP component) appears on the Menu Bar and becomes the AV solution on the Mac.The Mac is far from new to enterprises, but it has gained traction amid the rush to support employees working from anywhere.

If you do not you may need to restart the Mac(s) in question.

After successful policy execution, you should be prompted to accept the application in System Preferences.This Policy performs the actual installation of the MDE binaries. Scope the - Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Policy to the Macs you are deploying MDE to and wait for deployment.Once done, confirm the Profile installed properly. Scope the cloned MDE configuration profile (based on processor architecture - either – Default Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Intel) or – Default Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (M1)) to the Macs you are deploying MDE to (this applies the required configuration for MDE).

Scope the cloned version of the – Uninstall Symantec Policy to the Macs you are deploying MDE to (this removes SEP from the Macs) and reboot them.Clone the UNM – Default Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Intel) and UNM – Default Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (M1) Profiles from the Full JAMF Pro Site to your Site.Clone the UNM – Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and UNM – Uninstall Symantec Policies from the Full JAMF Pro Site to your Site.

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