Challenge
The company deploys Mac as employee productivity workstations, requiring compliance with corporate security policies including disk encryption, identity authentication integration, password policy management, and real-time device compliance monitoring with endpoint protection.
Solution
Deployed Jamf Pro for compliance baseline distribution, integrated Microsoft Entra ID for single identity authentication and password sync, with Jamf Protect EDR for endpoint protection.
Results
Successfully achieved automated Mac compliance management, enabling IT to instantly identify non-compliant devices and rapidly deploy software updates, effectively reducing corporate computer security risks.
Background
An electronics manufacturing company decided to deploy Mac computers as employee productivity workstations, believing Apple devices provide better user experience and productivity. However, as a manufacturing enterprise, they have strict information security policies that all endpoint devices must comply with.
Challenges
The customer faced the following challenges:
- Security Policy Compliance: All Mac computers must comply with company security policies, including mandatory disk encryption, screen lock policies, and disabling specific services (such as AirDrop, iCloud sync, and personal Apple Account sign-in)
- Identity Authentication Integration: Need to integrate with existing Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for unified identity management
- Password Policy Enforcement: Must enforce password complexity rules, expiration policies, and other security requirements
- Software Update Management: IT needs to centrally manage and push software and system updates
- Compliance Visibility: Need to quickly identify non-compliant devices and take action
- Endpoint Protection: Mac computers require comprehensive endpoint detection and response (EDR) protection
Solution
KlickKlack designed a comprehensive Mac management solution based on Jamf:
Compliance Baseline Deployment
Through Jamf Pro, automatically deploy compliance baseline configurations to all Mac computers:
- Automatically enable FileVault disk encryption to protect data security
- Configure system security settings in compliance with company policies
- Deploy required enterprise applications and security tools
Microsoft Entra ID Integration
Integrated Microsoft Entra ID as the identity authentication source via Jamf Connect:
- Employees log in to Mac computers using Entra ID credentials
- Local Mac password automatically syncs with Entra ID password
- Password policies (complexity rules, expiration policies, etc.) managed centrally through Entra ID
- Password change notifications and guided password updates
Centralized Software Update Management
IT team can efficiently manage all devices through Jamf Pro:
- Centrally push macOS system updates
- Deploy and update enterprise applications
- Set update policies and schedules
- Track update status across all devices
Real-time Compliance Monitoring
Establish comprehensive device compliance monitoring mechanisms:
- Real-time monitoring of disk encryption status
- Check system and application versions
- Quickly identify non-compliant devices and generate reports
- Automated compliance remediation actions
Endpoint Detection and Response
Deployed Jamf Protect EDR for comprehensive endpoint protection:
- Real-time malware detection and blocking
- Behavioral analysis and threat detection
- Security event logging and alerting
- Integration with company SOC/SIEM systems
Results
After the solution was deployed:
- Security Compliance: All Mac computers comply with company security policies, disk encryption 100% enabled
- Unified Identity: Employees use single Entra ID credentials across all systems including Mac
- Management Efficiency: IT team can centrally manage hundreds of Mac devices, policy deployment automated
- Risk Reduction: Quick identification of non-compliant devices, software updates pushed in time, security risks minimized
- Endpoint Protection: Jamf Protect EDR provides comprehensive endpoint detection and response protection
KlickKlack is the only partner in Taiwan with both Jamf MSP and Elite Partner certifications, providing comprehensive enterprise management and security solutions for Apple devices. Whether it's device deployment, application management, security protection, or compliance requirements, we offer professional consulting and implementation services.