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| Feature | Description | macOS‑Specific Notes | |---------|-------------|----------------------| | | Real‑time scanning, on‑access and on‑demand, cloud‑based threat intelligence. | Uses the same Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) as Windows; macOS signatures are updated via the same feed. | | Firewall | Host‑based firewall with rule‑based inbound/outbound controls. | macOS leverages the native Application Layer Firewall (ALF) ; SEP configures it via the socketfilterfw framework. | | Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | Signature‑based and heuristic detection of exploit attempts. | macOS IPS is limited to known malicious binaries and network‑level events; kernel‑level hooking is not used on macOS due to platform constraints. | | Device Control | USB/Thunderbolt device monitoring, read‑only or block policies. | Works with macOS’s Kernel Extension (KEXT) or the newer System Extension (Apple‑signed) , depending on OS version. | | Application Control (Whitelist) | Allow/deny execution of apps based on hash, path, or certificate. | Integrated with macOS Gatekeeper; can enforce “allow only signed apps” in addition to SEP policies. | | Policy Management | Centralized policy creation, assignment, and reporting via SEPM. | macOS clients receive policies through the same SEPM database, with OS‑specific policy objects. | | Reporting & Dashboard | Real‑time health, threat, and compliance dashboards. | macOS events appear in the same console, allowing unified visibility across Windows, Linux, and macOS. | | Self‑Healing & Remediation | Automatic quarantine, file repair, and rollback. | Uses macOS quarantine attributes and can trigger Apple’s built‑in XProtect if needed. |
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Last updated: April 2026
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