Jamf enhances endpoint telemetry for Mac to support investigations, analysis, and high compliance requirements

Rhea-AI Summary

Jamf has announced updates to Jamf Protect, enhancing security features to comply with Executive Order 14028. Key updates include endpoint telemetry for compliance, robust security telemetry for threat hunting, and an offline deployment mode for high compliance environments. The improvements aim to provide organizations with essential tools for incident investigation and proactive threat monitoring. By integrating these features, Jamf Protect positions itself as a powerful solution for organizations, particularly government agencies, needing stringent data handling and security measures.

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• Enhanced endpoint telemetry for compliance with auditing standards.
• Robust security telemetry aids in near real-time threat hunting.
• New offline deployment mode caters to organizations with strict data handling needs.
• Comprehensive security features including malware protection and compliance reporting.

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Jamf Protect now includes powerful telemetry data and offline mode for non-cloud workflows

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, rolled out new updates to Jamf Protect to address requirements outlined in the new Executive Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. These updates make Jamf Protect a more powerful macOS security solution for organizations with high compliance requirements, such as government agencies.

“At Jamf, our mission is to bridge the gap between what Apple provides and what the enterprise requires. Today, we’re excited to announce these updates to Jamf Protect, which empower security teams with the rich audit telemetry they require, while adhering to the strictest data handling requirements for organizations with high compliance needs,” said Michael Covington, Vice President of Portfolio Strategy, Jamf.

Key enhancements to Jamf Protect announced today include:

Endpoint telemetry for compliance with auditing standards
Jamf Protect now collects critical data necessary for incident investigation to meet the most stringent logging and auditing standards, including those outlined in the new Executive Order 14028 (EO M-21-31). This added capability gives organizations the tools required to capture required endpoint telemetry and stream that data to customer-owned data repositories and SIEMs. This capability, previously included in Jamf’s Compliance Reporter, is now available to all Jamf Protect endpoint security customers.

Robust security telemetry for threat hunting
Rich telemetry, including system data, threat detection logs, and network traffic details, empowers security admins to monitor and threat hunt on macOS computers in their environments. Threat hunters will be able to analyze macOS activity logs in near real-time using a single endpoint agent. 

Endpoint telemetry with offline mode
Jamf Protect’s new offline deployment mode is for customers with high compliance requirements. This deployment model for streaming telemetry data provides an option for organizations that must meet the strictest standards of data collection for internal auditing and require non-cloud-based services. 

With these updates, Jamf Protect provides the essential building blocks required to achieve the highest standard of macOS security, all in one platform, including:

• Best-of-breed malware protection
• Integrated network threat prevention and content filtering
• Endpoint telemetry that enables investigations, analysis, and proactive threat hunting
• Integrated compliance reporting
• Offline mode to support non-cloud workflows
  

Jamf Protect uses native Apple frameworks to deliver a robust endpoint security solution while maintaining the great Apple experience users desire. To learn more about Jamf Protect, visit: www.jamf.com/products/jamf-protect.

About Jamf
Jamf’s purpose is to simplify work by helping organizations manage and secure an Apple experience that end users love and organizations trust. Jamf is the only company in the world that provides a complete management and security solution for an Apple-first environment that is enterprise secure, consumer simple and protects personal privacy. To learn more, visit www.jamf.com.

Media Contact:
Liarna La Porta | media@jamf.com

Investor Contact:
Jennifer Gaumond | ir@jamf.com

FAQ

What are the new features of Jamf Protect announced on December 15, 2022?

The updates to Jamf Protect include enhanced endpoint telemetry for compliance, robust security telemetry for threat hunting, and an offline deployment mode suited for high compliance environments.

How does Jamf Protect comply with Executive Order 14028?

Jamf Protect now collects critical data necessary for incident investigation, adhering to logging and auditing standards outlined in Executive Order 14028.

What industry is Jamf Protect targeting with its new updates?

Jamf Protect primarily targets organizations with high compliance requirements, including government agencies.

What benefits does the offline mode of Jamf Protect provide?

The offline mode allows organizations to meet strict data collection standards for internal auditing without relying on cloud-based services.