Without these steps, malware scanning and web protection will not function. If using MacOS 10.15 or MacOS11+, the following additional installation steps are required. Apple has enforced these permissions, and they cannot be added automatically. The change to System Extensions in Big Sur requires additional security permissions beyond what is detailed in the above instructions for macOS 10.12-10.14.

Kernel extensions already installed during an upgrade from MacOS 10.12 are automatically authorized.Īdditional Requirements for MacOS 10.15 and MacOS 11+.

This step is not needed again on a reinstall.

Note: Once authorized, all future Sophos kernel extensions are allowed, even after the uninstall.

Click the Lock icon to make changes, then Click the 'Allow ' button.

Near the bottom of the 'Security & Privacy ' window, there will be a list of the blocked Kernel Extensions (kexts) by Sophos.

Or click 'Open Security & Privacy' if you see a popup: In the Apple 'System Preferences' window go to 'Security & Privacy'.

If you are prompted by Sophos with a message 'System Extension Blocked' click 'OK'.Click 'Quit' to close installation window.Once complete, the installer will display a success message and should automatically register with our license:.Please wait patiently as the installer sets up your new antivirus software, it can take up to 10 minutes to install.Click Install to proceed, your computer will ask you for your credentials to authorize this installation:.You may or may not see We found a previous installation.The installer will start and display a welcome prompt.Double click the app, you may receive a warning that this file was downloaded from the internet, click “Open” to proceed.Once downloaded, open the archive package, inside should be “Sophos Installer.app”.Save the file 'SophosInterceptXInstall.zip' to your computer.Input your username and password when prompted.Click the link 'Sophos Central AntiVirus for MacOSX 10.12+' to download the software.Go to the IS Downloads page located at:.It is recommended to restart your PC before installing new antivirus software as some antivirus components may be retained in system memory.Click the application icon in the folder.Locate your current antivirus software in the folder list then:.Remove any other antivirus software before installing Sophos: An account on your computer with installation privileges.System running a supported operating system: macOS 10.12 to10.15, and 11.0 +.This guide will show you how to install Sophos Central Antivirus on macOS X for employees with non-managed work stations.

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