How to Install Sophos Intercept-X with XDR on Mac

In this article, we will review the process of installing Sophos Intercept-X with XDR on a new Sophos Central dashboard and an existing Sophos Central dashboard that only has Sophos Intercept-X installed.

To begin, log in to your Sophos Central dashboard and navigate to the 'Additional settings for Sophos Central Admin' section. Ensure that the following options are checked:

* If you are using a custom role, ensure you have the proper access levels from the Sophos Central Dashboard. By default, Sophos Central Admins or Super Admins will have access to both Live Discover and Live Response.

* Check your Central permissions to use XDR.

Sophos Intercept-X with XDR is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Before installing XDR, ensure that you meet the system requirements for each platform. You can find the system requirements below:

XDR is a powerful technology that collects data from various sources (endpoint, firewall, etc.) like a SIEM but instead consolidates the view to provide correlated event data. It serves as a key component in any incident response or security plan.

At Sophos, XDR stands for e Xtended Detection and Response - some vendors may refer to it as 'cross layered' detection and response. Are you new to Sophos entirely? You can start a free 30-day trial using this sign-up link.

If you are a new Sophos Central user or recently purchased the licensing to enhance your Intercept-X agents, you will want to learn how to deploy the software. This post covers setting up XDR agent and enabling Data Lake Hydration features inside your Sophos Central dashboard.

To get started with XDR on Mac, follow these steps:

By following these steps, you can successfully install Sophos Intercept-X with XDR on your Mac device. Remember to review the system requirements and ensure that you meet the necessary permissions to use XDR.

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