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Welcome to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the new name for Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection. Read more about this and other updates here. We'll be updating names in products and in the docs in the near future.
Open any Microsoft Office app. Click Check for Updates. Select Automatically Download and Install. Click Check for Updates. If you downloaded Office from the Mac App Store, and have automatic updates turned on, your apps will update automatically. But you can also manually download the updates: Open the Mac App Store from your Dock or Finder. Click Updates on the left side menu, then click Update All, or the Update button next to the apps that you want to update.
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This page will guide you through the steps you need to take to set up macOS policies in Jamf Pro.
You'll need to take the following steps:
Step 1: Get the Microsoft Defender ATP onboarding package
In Microsoft Defender Security Center, navigate to Settings > Onboarding.
Select macOS as the operating system and Mobile Device Management / Microsoft Intune as the deployment method.
Select Download onboarding package (WindowsDefenderATPOnboardingPackage.zip).
Extract
WindowsDefenderATPOnboardingPackage.zip
.Copy the file to your preferred location. For example,
C:UsersJaneDoe_or_JohnDoe.contosoDownloadsWindowsDefenderATPOnboardingPackage_macOS_MDM_contosojamfWindowsDefenderATPOnboarding.plist
.
Step 2: Create a configuration profile in Jamf Pro using the onboarding package
Locate the file
WindowsDefenderATPOnboarding.plist
from the previous section.In the Jamf Pro dashboard, select New.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP onboarding for macOS
- Description: MDATP EDR onboarding for macOS
- Category: None
- Distribution Method: Install Automatically
- Level: Computer Level
In Application & Custom Settings select Configure.
Select Upload File (PLIST file) then in Preference Domain enter:
com.microsoft.wdav.atp
.Select Open and select the onboarding file.
Select Upload.
Select the Scope tab.
Select the target computers.
Select Save.
Select Done.
Step 3: Configure Microsoft Defender ATP settings
Use the following Microsoft Defender ATP configuration settings:
- enableRealTimeProtection
- passiveMode
Note
Not turned on by default, if you are planning to run a third-party AV for macOS, set it to
true
.- exclusions
- excludedPath
- excludedFileExtension
- excludedFileName
- exclusionsMergePolicy
- allowedThreats
Note
EICAR is on the sample, if you are going through a proof-of-concept, remove it especially if you are testing EICAR.
- disallowedThreatActions
- potentially_unwanted_application
- archive_bomb
- cloudService
- automaticSampleSubmission
- tags
- hideStatusMenuIcon
For information, see Property list for Jamf configuration profile.
Save the file as
MDATP_MDAV_configuration_settings.plist
.In the Jamf Pro dashboard, select General.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP MDAV configuration settings
- Description:
- Category: None (default)
- Distribution Method: Install Automatically(default)
- Level: Computer Level(default)
In Application & Custom Settings select Configure.
Select Upload File (PLIST file).
In Preferences Domain, enter
com.microsoft.wdav
, then select Upload PLIST File.Select Choose File.
Select the MDATP_MDAV_configuration_settings.plist, then select Open.
Select Upload.
Note
If you happen to upload the Intune file, you'll get the following error:
Select Save.
The file is uploaded.
Select the Scope tab.
Select Contoso's Machine Group.
Select Add, then select Save.
Select Done. You'll see the new Configuration profile.
Step 4: Configure notifications settings
These steps are applicable of macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer.
Download
notif.mobileconfig
from our GitHub repositorySave it as
MDATP_MDAV_notification_settings.plist
.In the Jamf Pro dashboard, select General.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP MDAV Notification settings
- Description: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer
- Category: None (default)
- Distribution Method: Install Automatically(default)
- Level: Computer Level(default)
Select Upload File (PLIST file).
Select Choose File > MDATP_MDAV_Notification_Settings.plist.
Select Open > Upload.
Select the Scope tab, then select Add.
Select Contoso's Machine Group.
Select Add, then select Save.
Select Done. You'll see the new Configuration profile.
Step 5: Configure Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU)
Use the following Microsoft Defender ATP configuration settings:
Save it as
MDATP_MDAV_MAU_settings.plist
.In the Jamf Pro dashboard, select General.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP MDAV MAU settings
- Description: Microsoft AutoUpdate settings for MDATP for macOS
- Category: None (default)
- Distribution Method: Install Automatically(default)
- Level: Computer Level(default)
In Application & Custom Settings select Configure.
Select Upload File (PLIST file).
In Preference Domain enter:
com.microsoft.autoupdate2
, then select Upload PLIST File.Select Choose File.
Select MDATP_MDAV_MAU_settings.plist.
Select Upload.
Select Save.
Select the Scope tab.
Select Add.
Select Done.
Step 6: Grant full disk access to Microsoft Defender ATP
In the Jamf Pro dashboard, select Configuration Profiles.
Select + New.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP MDAV - grant Full Disk Access to EDR and AV
- Description: On macOS Catalina or newer, the new Privacy Preferences Policy Control
- Category: None
- Distribution method: Install Automatically
- Level: Computer level
In Configure Privacy Preferences Policy Control select Configure.
In Privacy Preferences Policy Control, enter the following details:
- Identifier:
com.microsoft.wdav
- Identifier Type: Bundle ID
- Code Requirement: identifier 'com.microsoft.wdav' and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = UBF8T346G9
- Identifier:
Select + Add.
Under App or service: Set to SystemPolicyAllFiles
Under 'access': Set to Allow
Select Save (not the one at the bottom right).
Click the
+
sign next to App Access to add a new entry.Enter the following details:
- Identifier:
com.microsoft.wdav.epsext
- Identifier Type: Bundle ID
- Code Requirement: identifier 'com.microsoft.wdav.epsext' and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists / and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] / exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = UBF8T346G9
- Identifier:
Select + Add.
Under App or service: Set to SystemPolicyAllFiles
Under 'access': Set to Allow
Select Save (not the one at the bottom right).
Select the Scope tab.
Select + Add.
Select Computer Groups > under Group Name > select Contoso's MachineGroup.
Select Add.
Select Save.
Select Done.
Step 7: Approve Kernel extension for Microsoft Defender ATP
In the Configuration Profiles, select + New.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP MDAV Kernel Extension
- Description: MDATP kernel extension (kext)
- Category: None
- Distribution Method: Install Automatically
- Level: Computer Level
In Configure Approved Kernel Extensions select Configure.
In Approved Kernel Extensions Enter the following details:
- Display Name: Microsoft Corp.
- Team ID: UBF8T346G9
Select the Scope tab.
Select + Add.
Select Computer Groups > under Group Name > select Contoso's Machine Group.
Select + Add.
Select Save.
Select Done.
Step 8: Approve System extensions for Microsoft Defender ATP
In the Configuration Profiles, select + New.
Enter the following details:
General
- Name: MDATP MDAV System Extensions
- Description: MDATP system extensions
- Category: None
- Distribution Method: Install Automatically
- Level: Computer Level
In System Extensions select Configure.
In System Extensions enter the following details:
- Display Name: Microsoft Corp. System Extensions
- System Extension Types: Allowed System Extensions
- Team Identifier: UBF8T346G9
- Allowed System Extensions:
- com.microsoft.wdav.epsext
- com.microsoft.wdav.netext
Select the Scope tab.
Select + Add.
Select Computer Groups > under Group Name > select Contoso's Machine Group.
Select + Add.
Select Save.
Select Done.
Step 9: Configure Network Extension
As part of the Endpoint Detection and Response capabilities, Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac inspects socket traffic and reports this information to the Microsoft Defender Security Center portal. The following policy allows the network extension to perform this functionality.
Note
JAMF doesn't have built-in support for content filtering policies, which are a pre-requisite for enabling the network extensions that Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac installs on the device. Furthermore, JAMF sometimes changes the content of the policies being deployed.As such, the following steps provide a workaround that involve signing the configuration profile.
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Download
netfilter.mobileconfig
from our GitHub repository to your device and save it ascom.microsoft.network-extension.mobileconfig
Follow the instructions on this page to create a signing certificate using JAMF's built-in certificate authority
After the certificate is created and installed to your device, run the following command from the Terminal from a macOS device:
From the JAMF portal, navigate to Configuration Profiles and click the Upload button.
Select Choose File and select
microsoft.network-extension.signed.mobileconfig
.Select Upload.
After uploading the file, you are redirected to a new page to finalize the creation of this profile.
Select the Scope tab.
Select + Add.
Select Computer Groups > under Group Name > select Contoso's Machine Group.
Select + Add.
Select Save.
Select Done.
Step 10: Schedule scans with Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac
Follow the instructions on Schedule scans with Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac.
Step 11: Deploy Microsoft Defender ATP for macOS
Navigate to where you saved
wdav.pkg
.Rename it to
wdav_MDM_Contoso_200329.pkg
.Open the Jamf Pro dashboard.
Navigate to Advanced Computer Searches.
Select Computer Management.
In Packages, select + New.
In New Package Enter the following details:
General tab
- Display Name: Leave it blank for now. Because it will be reset when you choose your pkg.
- Category: None (default)
- Filename: Choose File
Open the file and point it to
wdav.pkg
orwdav_MDM_Contoso_200329.pkg
.Select Open. Set the Display Name to Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection and Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
- Manifest File: Select Upload Manifest File.
Options tab
Keep default values.Limitations tab
Keep default values.Select Save. The package is uploaded to Jamf Pro.
It can take a few minutes for the package to be available for deployment.
Navigate to the Policies page.
Select + New to create a new policy.
In General Enter the following details:
- Display name: MDATP Onboarding Contoso 200329 v100.86.92 or later
Select Recurring Check-in.
Select Save.
Select Packages > Configure.
Select the Add button next to Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection and Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
Select Save.
Select the Scope tab.
Select the target computers.
Scope
Select Add.
Self-Service
Select Done.
Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. Microsoft AutoUpdate is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
Download Mac App RemoverWhen installed, Microsoft AutoUpdate creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete Microsoft AutoUpdate from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall Microsoft AutoUpdate in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate.
Manually uninstall Microsoft AutoUpdate step by step:
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of Microsoft AutoUpdate from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
1. Terminate Microsoft AutoUpdate process(es) via Activity Monitor
Before uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate, you'd better quit this application and end all its processes. If Microsoft AutoUpdate is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select Microsoft AutoUpdate in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with Microsoft AutoUpdate in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn't work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete Microsoft AutoUpdate application using the Trash
First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn't appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the 'Go' menu, and select Applications in the list), search for Microsoft AutoUpdate application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the Microsoft AutoUpdate icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the 'X' in its left upper corner. Click the 'X' and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
Download Mac App Remover3. Remove all components related to Microsoft AutoUpdate in Finder
Though Microsoft AutoUpdate has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of Microsoft AutoUpdate can be found in the Preferences folder within your user's library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the 'Go' menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program's name or developer's name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for Microsoft AutoUpdate. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove Microsoft AutoUpdate
If you are determined to delete Microsoft AutoUpdate permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven't mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
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You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall Microsoft AutoUpdate with MacRemover (recommended):
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove Microsoft AutoUpdate and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
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If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish Microsoft AutoUpdate uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let's see how it works to complete Microsoft AutoUpdate removal task.
1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select Microsoft AutoUpdate appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review Microsoft AutoUpdate files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm Microsoft AutoUpdate removal.
1. Terminate Microsoft AutoUpdate process(es) via Activity Monitor
Before uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate, you'd better quit this application and end all its processes. If Microsoft AutoUpdate is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select Microsoft AutoUpdate in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with Microsoft AutoUpdate in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn't work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete Microsoft AutoUpdate application using the Trash
First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn't appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the 'Go' menu, and select Applications in the list), search for Microsoft AutoUpdate application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the Microsoft AutoUpdate icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the 'X' in its left upper corner. Click the 'X' and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
Download Mac App Remover3. Remove all components related to Microsoft AutoUpdate in Finder
Though Microsoft AutoUpdate has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of Microsoft AutoUpdate can be found in the Preferences folder within your user's library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the 'Go' menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program's name or developer's name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for Microsoft AutoUpdate. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove Microsoft AutoUpdate
If you are determined to delete Microsoft AutoUpdate permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven't mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
Download Mac App RemoverTips for the app with default uninstall utility:
You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall Microsoft AutoUpdate with MacRemover (recommended):
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove Microsoft AutoUpdate and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
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If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish Microsoft AutoUpdate uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let's see how it works to complete Microsoft AutoUpdate removal task.
1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select Microsoft AutoUpdate appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review Microsoft AutoUpdate files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm Microsoft AutoUpdate removal.
The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with Microsoft AutoUpdate has been successfully removed from your Mac!
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Benefits of using MacRemover:
MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of Microsoft AutoUpdate and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling Microsoft AutoUpdate from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don't need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you're welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!
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This article provides you two methods (both manually and automatically) to properly and quickly uninstall Microsoft AutoUpdate, and either of them works for most of the apps on your Mac. If you confront any difficulty in uninstalling any unwanted application/software, don't hesitate to apply this automatic tool and resolve your troubles.