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 4 GB of RAM
- Minimum 300 MB GPU RAM
- Minimum 5 GB of free disk space
Supported macOS Releases
Any of the following supported macOS versions.
- macOS 13 (Ventura)
- macOS 14 (Sonoma)
- macOS 15 (Sequoia)
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.
Install tokens expire every six months. As a best practice, we recommend updating your MDM profile with a new install token every four months. This proactive measure helps ensure continuous service and prevents disruptions when upgrading existing sensors or installing the Sensor on new macOS machines.
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
Network
Ability to resolve the backend URL and connect to the Cyberhaven service over TCP port 443.
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.