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This topic describes how to install, configure, update, and use Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac.
Disable automatic login. As we’ve explained before on The Mac Security Blog. Install Mac antivirus software. Most universities recommend that their students install antivirus software, in part because of the vast number of people using their computer labs, swapping data files, and a wide range of other online activities students take. Making use of the Terminal is, by far, the best method to disable Gatekeeper security feature and install a third-party app on your Mac device without having to endure the tiring process of creating an exception for each one of them. With the help of this single method, you will be able to download, install, and use these apps as many times as.
Caution
Running other third-party endpoint protection products alongside Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac is likely to lead to performance problems and unpredictable side effects. If non-Microsoft endpoint protection is an absolute requirement in your environment, you can still safely take advantage of MDATP for Mac EDR functionality after configuring MDATP for Mac antivirus functionality to run in Passive mode.
- Introduced as a security feature in Mac OS X El Capitan, OS X System Integrity Protection (SIP) protects files, directories, and processes at the root level from being modified.
- To disable the Firewall: Open your McAfee software. Click Firewall. Click Turn Off. NOTE: You can set the Firewall to turn on again automatically after a preset time. A red bar appears at the top of your security product to indicate that your PC or Mac is at risk. Click PC Security (or Mac Security ), or click the gear icon at the top-right corner.
- Disable Automatic macOS Updates. First, let’s disable all automatic updates for the macOS operating system. Click the Apple logo on the top left of your menu bar and select System Preferences. Click on the Software Update icon.; To disable all automatic updates, uncheck the box next to Automatically keep my Mac up to date.; Click on the Advanced button.
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Tip
If you have any feedback that you would like to share, submit it by opening Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac on your device and navigating to Help > Send feedback.
To get the latest features, including preview capabilities (such as endpoint detection and response for your Mac devices), configure your macOS device running Microsoft Defender ATP to be an 'Insider' device. See Enable Microsoft Defender ATP Insider Device.
How to install Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac
Prerequisites
- A Microsoft Defender ATP subscription and access to the Microsoft Defender Security Center portal
- Beginner-level experience in macOS and BASH scripting
- Administrative privileges on the device (in case of manual deployment)
Installation instructions
There are several methods and deployment tools that you can use to install and configure Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac.
Third-party management tools:
Command-line tool:
System requirements
The three most recent major releases of macOS are supported.
- 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), 10.13 (High Sierra)
- Disk space: 650 MB
Beta versions of macOS are not supported. macOS Sierra (10.12) support ended on January 1, 2020.
After you've enabled the service, you may need to configure your network or firewall to allow outbound connections between it and your endpoints.
Network connections
The following downloadable spreadsheet lists the services and their associated URLs that your network must be able to connect to. You should ensure that there are no firewall or network filtering rules that would deny access to these URLs, or you may need to create an allow rule specifically for them.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Spreadsheet | The spreadsheet provides specific DNS records for service locations, geographic locations, and OS. |
Microsoft Defender ATP can discover a proxy server by using the following discovery methods:
- Proxy auto-config (PAC)
- Web Proxy Auto-discovery Protocol (WPAD)
- Manual static proxy configuration
If a proxy or firewall is blocking anonymous traffic, make sure that anonymous traffic is permitted in the previously listed URLs.
Warning
Authenticated proxies are not supported. Ensure that only PAC, WPAD, or a static proxy is being used.
SSL inspection and intercepting proxies are also not supported for security reasons. Configure an exception for SSL inspection and your proxy server to directly pass through data from Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac to the relevant URLs without interception. Can't find app windows on mac windows 10. Adding your interception certificate to the global store will not allow for interception.
To test that a connection is not blocked, open https://x.cp.wd.microsoft.com/api/report and https://cdn.x.cp.wd.microsoft.com/ping in a browser.
If you prefer the command line, you can also check the connection by running the following command in Terminal:
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The output from this command should be similar to the following:
Disable Software Protection Windows 10
OK https://x.cp.wd.microsoft.com/api/report
OK https://cdn.x.cp.wd.microsoft.com/ping
How To Turn Off Security Software On Mac
Caution
We recommend that you keep System Integrity Protection (SIP) enabled on client devices. SIP is a built-in macOS security feature that prevents low-level tampering with the OS, and is enabled by default.
Once Microsoft Defender ATP is installed, connectivity can be validated by running the following command in Terminal:
Where do the apps go on my mac. You can easily find the Applications folder on a Mac computer using the Finder tool in your Dock, where you can also pin the apps you use most. By default, all apps that you purchase from the Mac App Store and most other apps appear in the Applications folder. If you used a custom installation in OS X Mavericks, then you may need to use Spotlight to find the location of the app on your computer. Mavericks uses two types of applications - an application bundle or a installer.
How to update Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac
Microsoft regularly publishes software updates to improve performance, security, and to deliver new features. To update Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac, a program named Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) is used. To learn more, see Deploy updates for Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac
How to configure Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac
Guidance for how to configure the product in enterprise environments is available in Set preferences for Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac.
macOS kernel and system extensions
In alignment with macOS evolution, we are preparing a Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac update that leverages system extensions instead of kernel extensions. Visit What's new in Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection for Mac for relevant details.
Resources
For more information about logging, uninstalling, or other topics, see the Resources page.