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macOS Hardware Recommendations
Endpoints should comply with all hardware requirements for the OS you are running. Consider all processes that run on the endpoints when determining hardware configuration. Only industry standard desktop, laptop, or notebook computers and server hardware platforms are supported. Mobile and tablet require additional qualifications. Please contact VMware Carbon Black Support for additional information.
Metric | Endpoint Standard | Endpoint Standard + Audit & Remediation | Endpoint Standard + Enterprise EDR | Endpoint Standard + Enterprise EDR + Audit & Remediation |
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CPU | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* |
Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Cores | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Network required | Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum network during light usage | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each
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1k bytes/sec read/writes each
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1k bytes/sec read/writes each | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each |
Free disk space | Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 200 MB Recommended: 1 GB |
Minimum: 200 MB Recommended: 1 GB |
*arm64 CPU requires macOS sensor 3.6 or higher.
Metric | Audit & Remediation | Endpoint Standard + Audit & Remediation | Enterprise EDR + Audit & Remediation | Endpoint Standard + Enterprise EDR + Audit & Remediation |
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CPU | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* 32-bit is not supported |
Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* |
Memory | 1 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Cores | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Network required | Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum network during light usage | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each
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1k bytes/sec read/writes each | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each |
Free disk space | Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 200 MB Recommended: 1 GB |
*arm64 CPU requires macOS sensor 3.6 or higher.
Metric | Enterprise EDR | Enterprise EDR + Audit & Remediation | Endpoint Standard + Enterprise EDR | Endpoint Standard + Enterprise EDR + Audit & Remediation |
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CPU | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* | Any supported x86-64 or arm64* |
Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Cores | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Network required | Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum network during light usage | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each |
Free disk space | Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
Minimum: 200 MB Recommended: 1 GB |
Minimum: 200 MB Recommended: 1 GB |
*arm64 CPU requires macOS sensor 3.6 or higher.
Metric | Prevention |
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CPU | Any supported x86-64 |
Memory | 1 GB |
Cores | 1 |
Network required | Minimum: 100 Mbit Recommended: 1 Gbit |
Minimum network during light usage | 1k bytes/sec read/writes each |
Free disk space | Minimum: 100 MB Recommended: 500 MB |
macOS Operating Systems and Respective Sensors
This topic describes Carbon Black Cloud macOS sensors.
Please see the Carbon Black Cloud Sensor Support Policy and the macOS Sensor Support Life Cycle Status page for information regarding Standard or Extended support for specific versions of the macOS Sensor.
All macOS sensors are 64 bit.
- "-" indicates through and inclusive of; for example, 12.0.0 - 12.7.1 indicates 12.0.0 through and inclusive of 12.7.1.
- In the following tables, "X" indicates that that sensor works with that product.
- "ready" indicates Carbon Black 0-day-support strategy. Sensor version 3.7.2.77 is the first time Carbon Black released a sensor claiming support prior to an Apple’s macOS GM. For further information see, the macOS sensor 3.7.2.81 Release Notes.
Sensor Version | Supported macOS Operating Systems | Supported Processor Architecture | Prevention | Endpoint Standard | Audit and Remediation | Enterprise EDR | Vulnerability Assessment |
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3.8.1.102 | 15.0 (see note 1) 14.0-14.6 13.0-13.6.8 12.0-12.7.6 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X | X |
3.8.0.58 | 15.0 (see note 1) 14.0-14.6 13.0-13.6.8 12.0-12.7.6 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X | X |
3.7.4.53 | 14.0-14.6 13.0-13.6.8 12.0-12.7.6 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X | X |
3.7.3.159 | 14.0-14.5 13.0-13.6.7 12.0-12.7.5 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X | X |
3.7.2.81 | 14.0-14.1.2 13.0-13.6.1 12.0.0-12.7.1 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X | X |
3.7.1.17 | 13.0-13.6.0 12.0.0-12.7.0 11.0.0-11.7.10 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X | X |
Attention:
Note 1 regarding macOS 15
There is a known issue in macOS15 that can result in some network activity being classified incorrectly. As a result, this can impact the efficacy of Endpoint Standard and Enterprise EDR. The problem is expected to be fixed in macOS15.1. We recommend customers upgrade to macOS15.1 as soon as possible. For additional information, see: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-15-release-notes |
Sensor Version | Supported Operating Systems | Supported Processor Architecture | Prevention | Endpoint Standard | Audit and Remediation | Enterprise EDR |
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3.7.2.77 |
macOS 11.0 - 13.0 | Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.7.1.12 |
macOS 10.15-12.6 | Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.6.2.110 | macOS 10.15-12.6 | Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.6.1.10 | macOS 10.15-12.2 Note: Does not support 12.3, please do not upgrade. |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.5.3.82 | macOS 10.14-11.6.2 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.5.2.78 | macOS 10.12-11.6.2 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.5.1.31* | macOS 10.12-11.2.3 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.5.1.23** | macOS 10.12-11.2.3 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.5.1.19 | macOS 10.12-11.0.1, 11.1 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.4.4.51 | macOS 10.11-10.15.7 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.4.3.44 | macOS 10.10-10.15.7 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.4.2.23 | macOS 10.10-10.15.7 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.4.1.7 | macOS 10.10-10.15.7 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | X |
3.3.4.6 | macOS 10.10-10.15.7 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | |
3.3.3.35 | macOS 10.10-10.15.0, 10.15.2-10.15.7 |
Intel (x86) | X | X | X | |
3.3.2.58 | macOS 10.10-10.14.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | |
3.3.1.12 | macOS 10.10-10.14.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X | X | |
3.2.2.6 | macOS 10.10-10.14.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X | ||
3.2.1.10 | macOS 10.10-10.14.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X | ||
3.1.1.64 | macOS 10.10-10.14.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X | ||
3.0.1.20 | macOS 10.10-10.14.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X | ||
1.x | macOS 10.6-10.12.6 | Intel (x86) | X | X |
- *Sensor version 3.5.1.31 replaces 3.5.1.23 but is functionally identical. It resolves some performance issues reported with the sensor on macOS Big Sur.
- **Sensor version 3.5.1.23 replaces 3.5.1.19 but is functionally identical. It resolves an OS version compatibility issue impacting macOS 11.2 and later.
macOS Operating Systems and Sensors for AWS GovCloud (US)
The following is a list of Carbon Black Cloud macOS sensors and their respective operating systems. This list is specific to Carbon Black Cloud on AWS GovCloud (US).
Please see the Carbon Black Cloud Sensor Support Policy and the macOS Sensor Support Life Cycle Status page for information regarding Standard or Extended support for specific versions of the macOS Sensor.
All macOS sensors are 64 bit.
- "-" indicates through and inclusive of; for example, 12.0.0 - 12.7.1 indicates 12.0.0 through and inclusive of 12.7.1.
- In the following tables, "X" indicates that that sensor works with that product.
Sensor Version | Supported macOS Operating Systems | Supported Processor Architecture | Prevention | Endpoint Standard | Audit and Remediation | Enterprise EDR |
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3.8.1.102 | 14.0-14.6 13.0-13.6.8 12.0-12.7.6 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.8.0.58 | 14.0-14.5 13.0-13.6.7 12.0-12.7.5 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.7.4.53 | 14.0-14.5 13.0-13.6.7 12.0-12.7.5 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.7.3.159 | 14.0-14.5 13.0-13.6.7 12.0-12.7.5 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.7.2.81 | 14.0-14.1.2 13.0-13.6.1 12.0.0-12.7.1 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.7.1.17 | 13.0-13.6.0 12.0.0-12.7.0 11.0.0-11.7.10 |
Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
Sensor Version | Supported Operating Systems | Supported Processor Architecture | Prevention | Endpoint Standard | Audit and Remediation | Enterprise EDR |
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3.7.2.77 |
macOS 10.15 - 12.6 | Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.7.1.12 |
macOS 10.15 - 12.6 | Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
3.6.2.110 | macOS 10.15 - 12.6 | Intel (x86), Apple Silicon | X | X | X | X |
macOS User Space Functionality
Beginning in macOS 11, the Carbon Black Cloud macOS sensor (v3.5.1) operates by default in user-space using System Extensions (user-space) instead of Kernel Extensions (KEXTs) that are used in previous versions of the agent.
Therefore, there are some functional differences when using the sensor in System Extension mode on macOS 11 and later.
Using the sensor in KEXT mode achieves the same functionality on macOS 11 as it does on older operating systems.
Unless otherwise specified, documentation related to macOS functionality on the Carbon Black Cloud pertains to macOS 10.15 and earlier or to functionality delivered via the KEXT on macOS 11.
The following matrix outlines macOS functionality on the Carbon Black Cloud. The functionality detailed in the macOS 11+ column pertains to the sensor’s functionality in user space (System Extension) in the initial macOS 11-compatible sensor release (v3.5.1+). For functionality provided via the kernel extension, refer to the macOS 10.12 - 11+ column.
Functionality | macOS10.12 - 11 (KEXT) | macOS 11+(user-space) |
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Behavioral EDR (analytics detection) | X | X |
Behavior-based prevention (non-reputation policy rules) | X | X |
Targeted Prevention (Terminate Process) | X | X |
Targeted Prevention (Deny Process) | X | X |
Reputation-based prevention (CB Analytics) | X | X |
Banned-list based prevention (Deny List) | X | X |
Approved-list allowances (hash) | All | X |
Approved-list allowances (cert, IT tool) | X | X |
Automatic Malware Removal | X | X |
Script Detection | X | X |
On-demand File Collection | X | X |
On-demand File Deletion | X | X |
On-demand - Endpoint Network Isolation (Quarantine) | X | X |
Interactive Remote Shell Capability for Remediation (Live Response) | X | X |
Behavior-based Ransomware Detection/Prevention (non-reputation) | X | X |
Keylogger (CGEventTap) Detection | X | X |
XProtect Block Event Collection | In Progress | X |
Functionality | macOS10.12 - 11 (KEXT) | macOS 11+(user-space) |
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Audit & Remediation (enterprise-class Osquery) | X | X |
Open APIs to Query All Endpoint Data | X | X |
Open APIs to Invoke All Remediation Functions | X | X |
Functionality | macOS10.12 - 11 (KEXT) | macOS 11+(user-space) |
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Continuous Endpoint Telemetry Data Collection: | X | X |
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30 Day Data Retention (longer if associated with an alert) | X | X |
Regex and Wildcard Search/Alert Query Language Support | X | X |
Custom/Customer-created Alert Criteria | X | X |
Support for Industry-standard Threat Feeds (STIX/TAXII) | X | X |
Functionality | macOS10.12 - 11 (KEXT) | macOS 11+(user-space) |
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Sensor Uninstall Prevention (require unique code) | X | In Progress |
Sensor Tamper Prevention | X | X |
Industry Standard Installer (.msi/.dmg/tar) | X | X |
Console Driven Sensor Upgrade | X | X |
Policy Controlled Sensor Upgrade | X | X |
Sensor Health Monitoring/Alerting | X | X |
macOS Sensor Support for osquery in Audit and Remediation
The following table shows which Carbon Black Cloud sensor versions support which versions of osquery for Audit and Remediation - Live Query.
macOS Sensor Version | osquery Version |
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3.8.1 | 5.12.2 |
3.8.0 | 5.9.1 |
3.7.4 | 5.8.2 |
3.7.3 | 5.7.0 |
3.7.2 | 5.3.0 |
3.7.1 | 5.2.3 |
3.6.2 | 4.9.0 |
3.6.1 | 4.9.0 |
3.5.3 | 4.8.0 |
3.5.1 | 4.5.0 |
3.4.4 | 4.4.0 |
3.4.3 | 4.1.2 |
3.3.3 - 3.4.2 | 3.3.2 |
3.3.2 | 3.2.6 |
3.3.1 | 3.2.6 |
macOS Sensor Support Life Cycle Status
Use the following tables to determine the product life cycle stage of your VMware Carbon Black Cloud macOS Sensor.
The VMware Carbon Black Cloud Product Release Life Cycle policy is located at Carbon Black Cloud Sensor Support Policy.
Release | Enter Standard | Enter Extended | Enter End of Support |
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3.8.1 | September 2024 | ||
3.8.0 | November 2023 | March 2025 | September 2025 |
Release | Enter Standard | Enter Extended | Enter End of Support |
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3.7.4 | June 2023 | May 2024 | November 2024 |
Release | Enter Standard | Enter Extended | Enter End of Support |
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3.7.3 | June 2023 | February 2024 | August 2024 |
3.7.2 | December 2022 | June 2023 | December 2023 |
3.7.1 | December 2022 | June 2023 | December 2023 |
3.6.x | October 2021 | March 2022 | October 2022 |
3.5.x | December 2020 | June 2021 | December 2021 |
3.4.4 | November 2020 | May 2021 | November 2021 |
3.4.3 | June 2020 | December 2020 | June 2021 |
3.4.2 | February 2020 | August 2020 | February 2021 |
3.4.1 | December 2019 | February 2020 | December 2020 |
3.3.4 | November 2019 | December 2019 | December 2020 |
3.3.3 | September 2019 | November 2019 | September 2020 |
3.3.2 | July 2019 | September 2019 | July 2020 |
3.3.1 | March 2019 | July 2019 | March 2020 |
3.2.2 | November 2018 | March 2019 | March 2020 |
3.2.1 | October 2018 | March 2018 | March 2020 |
3.1 | June 2018 | October 2018 | October 2019 |
3.0.2 | March 2018 | June 2018 | July 2019 |
3.0.1 | November 2017 | March 2018 | July 2019 |
1.2.4 | August 2017 | November 2017 | March 2018 |
1.2.3 | May 2017 | August 2017 | November 2017 |
1.2.2 | February 2017 | May 2017 | November 2017 |
1.2.1 | December 2016 | February 2017 | November 2017 |
1.0.6 | August 2016 | December 2016 | November 2017 |