Baseline Rule Categories

Jamf Protect Documentation

Solution
Application
Content Type
Technical Documentation
Utilities & Services
ft:locale
en-US
  • Install Updates, Patches, and Additional Security Software

    Monitors software and application update settings to ensure the most recent versions are installed.

  • System Settings

    Monitors macOS security tool updates and miscellaneous security recommendations from Jamf.

  • Logging and Auditing

    Monitors security audit settings to ensure they are enabled.

  • Network Configurations

    Monitors Wi-Fi and server settings.

  • System Access, Authentication, and Authorization

    Monitors macOS settings related to file system access, passwords, keychains, and authentication.

  • Applications

    Monitors the settings and usage of the Finder, Safari, and Terminal.

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