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Mac Agent 26.20-1 (2026-07-02)

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Written by Arick Disilva

Support for Protected Agent Mode

The Mac Agent now supports Protected Agent mode - a tamper-resistant installation option that prevents unauthorized users from removing or modifying the Agent on monitored endpoints.

Features & Benefits

  • Tamper Protection: When enabled, the Agent is shielded from unauthorized removal, file deletion, or modification by local users, even those with administrator privileges.

  • Supports both Stealth and Revealed Agents: Protection works identically regardless of Agent type.

  • Zero-Configuration Operation: Protection arms automatically once the installer runs. No post-install setup, no policy files or complex configurations required. Disarming and re-arming are handled entirely through authorized uninstall flows.

  • Kernel-Level Enforcement: Protection is enforced by the Endpoint Security framework, ensuring it remains active even if other Agent components are interrupted.

  • Owner-Based Access Control: Only the user who originally installed the Agent can perform updates or uninstalls without a password. All other local users must provide a valid password to uninstall.

  • Seamless Maintenance: Server-driven updates, and auto-updates continue to work without interruption.

  • MDM-Ready: Fully compatible with MDM solutions. Deploy the protected installer package silently with no console user required - protection arms automatically and management is restricted to server-driven flows.

How to Use the Feature

Please see the following articles to learn how to install/uninstall the Protected Agent:

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