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Version: 25.06

macOS Sensor Prerequisites

macOS Sensors are designed to run on macOS endpoint devices to monitor data movements in your environment and prevent data leaks.


Operating System and Hardware Requirements​

  • Intel and Apple silicon chips
  • Minimum XXX GB of RAM
  • Minimum XXX MB GPU RAM
  • Minimum XXX GB of free disk spac

Supported macOS Releases​

  • Any of the following supported macOS versions.
    • macOS 13 (Ventura)
    • macOS 14 (Sonoma)
    • macOS 15 (Sequoia)

Network​

Ablity to resolve the backend URL and connect to the Cyberhaven service over TCP port 443.


Dependencies​


Custom MDM Profile for macOS​

Cyberhaven provides a custom MDM configuration profiles for macOS. Use the cyberhaven.mobileconfig profile to set up the Cyberhaven Sensor. You can download this profile from the Endpoint Sensors page of the Cyberhaven Console.

The cyberhaven.mobileconfig profile uses an install token to authenticate the Sensor with the backend.

Read more:  Installing the macOS Sensor


Optional Profiles​

Cyberhaven also provides optional configuration profiles with additional capabilities.

Read more: Compatibility Reference for MDM Profiles and Versions


Security exclusions​

Make sure to exclude all macOS Sensor-related files, folders, and processes from being scanned, monitored, or blocked by any security applications or tools. Review the full list of Sensor processes and paths, macOS Sensor Processes and Paths.


Limitations​