Mac Agent Setup

Ashwani

Last Update 2 months ago

Setting up a Mac agent is straightforward. Follow the below steps to install and validate the agent on Mac Systems.

Mac Agent Setup Pre-requisites
    1. Ensure you have administrative privileges (sudo) on your Mac.

    2. Script execution must be enabled in the /opt directory.

    3. Network requirements

      • Enable outbound HTTP on port 58080 for SecOps Central Server (https://<SecOps Central Server IP>:58080)
      • Enable outbound HTTPS on port 58443 for SecOps Central Server (https://<SecOps Central Server IP>:58443)
    Export the Mac Agent 

    1. Navigate to the Asset Module

    • In the top navigation panel of the SecOps platform, click on the Asset module to access the asset management functionality.

    2. Initiate the Onboarding Process

    • Click on Add Asset to open the asset onboarding form.x

    • Select the Agent-based option to proceed.
    3. Provide Agent Information
    • Agent Name: Enter a name for the agent that aligns with your naming conventions for easy identification.

    • Operating System: Choose the asset's operating system and its architecture from the drop-down

    • Asset Groups: Optionally, assign the asset to one or more asset groups to help categorize and manage it effectively.

    • Criticality Level: Set the asset’s criticality level to determine its importance and impact in your operations.

    4. Download Agent Details
    • After completing the form, click on Download Agent to generate the agent details.
    • Navigate to the Notifications section to retrieve the following:

      1. Agent Download URL: The link to download the agent installation package.

      2. License Key: A unique key to activate the agent during installation.

    Download and Install the Agent


    1. You will receive an agent download link and a license key on the dashboard.
    2. Download the installer file on the Linux host:
      wget <agent_download_url>
    3. Extract the installer file
      tar -xvf secops_mac_agent_arm64.tar.gz
    4. Install the agent
      sudo bash install.sh /silent <license_key> <Central Host IP>
    5. Accept the license terms and enter the provided license key.


    Validate Installation
    1. Check the agent status in the assets section of the product

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