If you are an existing customer upgrading from earlier versions of macOS, make sure to deploy the additional configuration profiles listed on New configuration profiles for macOS Big Sur and newer versions of macOS. On macOS 11 (Big Sur) and above, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint requires additional configuration profiles. The three most recent major releases of macOS are supported. There are several methods and deployment tools that you can use to install and configure Defender for Endpoint on Mac. Administrative privileges on the device (in case of manual deployment).Beginner-level experience in macOS and BASH scripting.A Defender for Endpoint subscription and access to the Microsoft 365 Defender portal.How to install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac Prerequisites 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 for Endpoint to be an 'Insider' device. If you have any feedback that you would like to share, submit it by opening Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac on your device and navigating to Help > Send feedback. What's new in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac What's new in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint If non-Microsoft endpoint protection is an absolute requirement in your environment, you can still safely take advantage of Defender for Endpoint on Mac EDR functionality after configuring the antivirus functionality to run in Passive mode.

Running other third-party endpoint protection products alongside Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac is likely to lead to performance problems and unpredictable side effects. This topic describes how to install, configure, update, and use Defender for Endpoint on Mac. Want to experience Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Sign up for a free trial.

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