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UC Berkeley macOS Security Software Installation

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Requirements

To proceed, ensure that the following conditions are met:

  1. Administrator Access:
    • You must have an “Administrator” account on your computer, allowing you to install applications.
  2.  University-Owned Computer:
    • Do not install this software on your personal computer.
    • The computer must be a university-owned system that is not centrally managed (e.g., not part of the Berkeley Desktop).
  3. Operating System Compatibility:
    • The computer must run macOS 11 or newer
    • To check your macOS version:
      • Click the Apple icon on the top left corner, select About This Mac

Installation Instructions

  1. Log in to the macOS Security Software Enrollment
  2. Install the MDM Profile
    • Click the “Continue” button to install the MDM profile



    • Your browser may prompt you to allow downloads, click “Allow



    • Once the MDM Profile is downloaded to your computer you will get a notification in the top right corner of your screen.



    • Review and install the MDM Profile called “enrollmentProfile.mobileconfig” in System Settings. 
    • Open System Settings on your computer (you can find it in your Applications folder)
    • Type “Profiles” in the search bar on the top left corner, and then select the pane underneath the search bar to open it depending on your operating system version:
      • Profiles” (macOS 14 Sonoma and older) or
      • Device Management” (macOS 15 Sequoia and newer)



    • Double-click the "MDM Profile" to review it
    • Click "Install" at the bottom to proceed with installation on your Mac.



  3. Install BigFix and Trellix
    • After the MDM Profile is installed, the enrollment process will automatically install BigFix and the Trellix Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software. 



    • When the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message.



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