github google/santa 1.0.3
v1.0.3 (beta)

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Important

The v1.x.x versions of Santa are beta and include many architectural changes. Including the usage of EndpointSecurity for systems running macOS 10.15+.

Continue using v0.9.33 for non test systems.

Notes

This release of Santa:

  • Uses EndpointSecurity with a SystemExtension on macOS 10.15+
  • Uses Kauth with a kext on macOS < 10.15

When installing Santa on macOS 10.15+ a popup will be displayed.

Screen Shot 2019-12-20 at 3 04 21 PM

Select "Open Security Preferences" and allow the Santa SystemExtension to run.

Screen Shot 2019-12-20 at 3 04 49 PM

For Santa to utilize EndpointSecurity, it must be granted "Full Disk Access". Select the Privacy tab and grant com.google.santa.daemon.systemextension access.

Screen Shot 2019-12-20 at 3 05 21 PM

For enterprise deployments these requirements can be managed by an MDM.

Feedback via issues or pull requests are very welcome.

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