What do these new releases mean for institutions that rely on CrowdsSrike for their security? The good news is, it is still possible to manually install the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor on a Mac running Big Sur and using the M1 chip, it just takes a couple extra steps. This translator is called Rosetta and is free to download, install, and use, but it can feel like another speed bump for end users (or admins) who are trying to deploy applications across a varied landscape of user devices. Many applications specifically built for Intel-based Macs require a “translator” to work on M1 Macs.
However, with macOS 11 (Big Sur), Apple has made their position regarding kexts even more clear by forcing users to agree to “Reduced Security” mode from the boot menu before they even get those approval requests.įurthermore, starting in late 2020, Apple has begun shipping computers that use their own proprietary chip – the Apple Silicon or M1 – rather than Intel processors. Users have been required to approve kernel extensions (kexts) within the Security & Privacy window for each app that uses them since macOS 10.14 (Mojave). Refer to our documentation ( Mac deployment guide) or our Support Portal ( Supported Operating Systems) for all supported macOS versions.Installing the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor has sometimes been a challenge on Macs, especially without using a mobile device management (MDM), and recent re-releases from Apple have only amplified that. To ensure continued support, we recommend you update your macOS hosts to macOS Mojave 10.14 or later before June 30, 2020. In line with CrowdStrike support policy, the last build that supports High Sierra will be supported for 180 days from release, through December, 2020.Īfter December, 2020, support won't be available for sensors running on High Sierra. Installers in sensor releases after Jwill not install on hosts running High Sierra or earlier. Here are the details of Falcon sensor end-of-support for macOS High Sierra:Īfter June 30, 2020, we will no longer deliver new features or test new Falcon sensor versions on High Sierra.
In keeping with Apple's release cycle, macOS 10.13 High Sierra will no longer be receiving security updates from Apple as of November 2020. What we did recently do is announce the end of support for macOS High Sierra Version 10.13 on May 19th, 2020. If Apple determines to block vendors from using KEXT on MacOS earlier than 10.16 then there would be repercussions that would effect every security vendor implementing these APIs. Hey /u/burvgg - Dropping in to say there is no basis for this rumor.
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