Deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS with Jamf Pro

Applies to:

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
• Microsoft 365 Defender

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Learn how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS with Jamf Pro.

Important

This article contains information about third-party tools. This is provided to help complete integration scenarios, however, Microsoft does not provide troubleshooting support for third-party tools.
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This is a multi-step process. You'll need to complete all of the following steps:

• Login to the Jamf Portal
• Setup the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS device groups in Jamf Pro
• Setup the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS policies in Jamf Pro
• Enroll the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS devices into Jamf Pro

Warning

Repackaging the Defender for Endpoint installation package is not a supported scenario. Doing so can negatively impact the integrity of the product and lead to adverse results, including but not limited to triggering tampering alerts and updates failing to apply.

Tip

Do you want to learn more? Engage with the Microsoft Security community in our Tech Community: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community.