High Sierra, Apple’s Operating System, Now Compatible with McAfee Products

Released December 2017 - As previously announced (below), UMIT has completed testing of High Sierra, the new version of Mac’s operating system (macOS). High Sierra is now compatible with McAfee products, including anti-virus and encryption software.

Before updating your Apple computer to High Sierra, please follow the recommended verification steps below:

  • Verify that your McAfee Endpoint Security for Mac Threat Protection software is at version 10.2.3 or higher
    • To verify, click the McAfee shield in the top-right of your Apple computers menu bar
    • Click About...
    • The software version number is listed under Threat Prevention
    • For reference, please see the screenshot below:


  • Verify that your McAfee Agent is at version 5.0.6 or higher
    • To verify, click the McAfee shield in the top-right of your Apple computers menu bar
    • Click McAfee Agent Status Monitor...
    • The agent version number is listed below the "Close" button
    • For reference, please see the screenshot below:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the UMIT Service Desk at: (305) 284-6565 or help@miami.edu.


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