How to deploy Sophos using Hexnode?Solved

Hi @skyler! Thanks for reaching out.

Could you let us know which platform you’re deploying on? Also, have you already started the setup, or are you unsure where to begin?

Oh right, should’ve mentioned, it’s on macOS Sequoia. I’ve gone through a few steps, but I’m not sure I’m following the right deployment flow. Feels like I’m missing something.

No worries @skyler, we’ve got you! Let me walk you through the steps of deploying Sophos via Hexnode.

Before proceeding, ensure your macOS device is enrolled in Hexnode UEM and that you have a valid Sophos Central account with the required subscription. Additionally, verify that your macOS version is supported by referring to the Sophos Supported OS Builds documentation.

Deployment Steps:

1. On your Hexnode UEM console, navigate to Policies > New Policy > macOS.
2. From the left-hand menu, select Scripts and click Configure.
3. Click on Choose Scripts and choose the Sophos installation script (provided below). Within the script, replace the placeholder URL with the actual download link obtained from the Sophos Central portal. This link should point to the location of the Sophos installation package.
   • To retrieve the correct URL, log in to Sophos Central, go to Devices > Installer > Endpoint, and download either the full macOS installer or the specific components required for your deployment.

   Following is the installation script:

   Install Sophos on macOS devices

   #!/bin/bash SOPHOS_DIR=$(mktemp -d -t Sophos_Install) trap 'rm -rf "$SOPHOS_DIR"' EXIT cd "$SOPHOS_DIR" || exit 1 #Downloading Sophos installer curl -L -O “https://your-sophos-download-url/SophosInstall.zip” || { echo "Download failed" exit 1 } unzip SophosInstall.zip || { echo "Unzip failed" exit 1 } chmod a+x "$SOPHOS_DIR/Sophos Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Sophos Installer" chmod a+x "$SOPHOS_DIR/Sophos Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/tools/com.sophos.bootstrap.helper" "$SOPHOS_DIR/Sophos Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Sophos Installer" --quiet exit 0

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   #!/bin/bash SOPHOS_DIR=$(mktemp -d -t Sophos_Install) trap 'rm -rf "$SOPHOS_DIR"' EXIT cd "$SOPHOS_DIR" || exit 1 #Downloading Sophos installer curl -L -O “https://your-sophos-download-url/SophosInstall.zip” ||   {   echo "Download failed"   exit 1   } unzip SophosInstall.zip ||   {   echo "Unzip failed"   exit 1   } chmod a+x "$SOPHOS_DIR/Sophos Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Sophos Installer"   chmod a+x "$SOPHOS_DIR/Sophos Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/tools/com.sophos.bootstrap.helper" "$SOPHOS_DIR/Sophos Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Sophos Installer" --quiet exit 0

4. Once the script has been added, a configuration window will appear, allowing you to adjust the installation settings according to your deployment requirements.
5. Next, navigate to the Deploy Custom Configuration policy. Click Configure and select the appropriate configuration file to be deployed.

Following is the configuration profile for macOS Sequoia:

Configuration profile Sophos on macOS devices

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1"> <dict> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>55DAC425-CF3B-4B80-877F-0DAA1C9009B7</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>Configuration</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>55DAC425-CF3B-4B80-877F-0DAA1C9009B7</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Sophos Endpoint Sequoia v3.1</string> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string>Allow full disk access, system extensions, transparent proxy, background item management and notifications for Sophos Endpoint.</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PayloadEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>PayloadRemovalDisallowed</key> <true></true> <key>PayloadScope</key> <string>System</string> <key>PayloadContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>E1748B27-CAFB-4ED1-8F84-638C83C304D0</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.TCC.configuration-profile-policy</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>E1748B27-CAFB-4ED1-8F84-638C83C304D0</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Privacy Preferences Policy Control</string> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string></string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PayloadEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>Services</key> </dict><dict> <key>SystemPolicyAllFiles</key> <array> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.macendpoint.Sophos-Installer</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.macendpoint.Sophos-Installer" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.updater</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.updater" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.liveresponse</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.liveresponse" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>/Library/Sophos Managed Detection and Response/SophosMDR</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier SophosMDR and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.autoupdate</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.autoupdate" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.macendpoint.CleanD</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.macendpoint.CleanD" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.SophosScanAgent</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.SophosScanAgent" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.macendpoint.SophosServiceManager</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.macendpoint.SophosServiceManager" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.uiserver</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.uiserver" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.SDU4OSX</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.SDU4OSX" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.SophosAgent</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.SophosAgent" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.SophosAntivirus</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.SophosAntiVirus" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.Sophos.macendpoint.SophosSXLD</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.Sophos.macendpoint.SophosSXLD" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </array> </dict> </array></dict> <dict> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>6CC8DE25-7E97-4CC6-9CA3-FDA5F7C80F26</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.system-extension-policy</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>6CC8DE25-7E97-4CC6-9CA3-FDA5F7C80F26</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>System Extensions</string> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string></string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PayloadEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>AllowUserOverrides</key> <true></true> <key>NonRemovableFromUISystemExtensions</key> </dict><dict> <key>2H5GFH3774</key> <array> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.networkextension</string> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension</string> </array> </dict> <dict> <key>FilterPacketProviderBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.networkextension</string> <key>FilterPacketProviderDesignatedRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.networkextension" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>FilterPackets</key> <true></true> <key>FilterSockets</key> <false></false> <key>FilterType</key> <string>Plugin</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Web Content Filter Payload</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>52E8016D-1FAD-4176-9EFD-E78CE300D6EE</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.webcontent-filter</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>52E8016D-1FAD-4176-9EFD-E78CE300D6EE</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PluginBundleID</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.network</string> <key>UserDefinedName</key> <string>SophosWebNetworkExtension</string> </dict> <dict> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Notifications Payload</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>9256FF89-EF40-403C-A46D-095CA3498BA3</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.notificationsettings</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>9256FF89-EF40-403C-A46D-095CA3498BA3</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>NotificationSettings</key> <array> <dict> <key>AlertType</key> <integer>2</integer> <key>BundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.uiserver</string> <key>CriticalAlertEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>NotificationsEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>ShowInNotificationCenter</key> <true></true> <key>SoundsEnabled</key> <true></true> </dict> <dict> <key>BundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.sophos.enc.sophos-encryption-agent</string> <key>CriticalAlertEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>NotificationsEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>ShowInNotificationCenter</key> <true></true> <key>SoundsEnabled</key> <true></true> </dict> </array> </dict> <dict> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string>Payload for Background Item Management</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Background Item Management</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>9FB5E80F-7972-4E5D-8684-B89728888272</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>9FB5E80F-7972-4E5D-8684-B89728888272</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.servicemanagement</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>Rules</key> <array> <dict> <key>RuleType</key> <string>TeamIdentifier</string> <key>RuleValue</key> <string>2H5GFH3774</string> <key>Comment</key> <string>Sophos Developer Team ID</string> </dict> </array> </dict> </plist>

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1"> <dict> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>55DAC425-CF3B-4B80-877F-0DAA1C9009B7</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>Configuration</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>55DAC425-CF3B-4B80-877F-0DAA1C9009B7</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Sophos Endpoint Sequoia v3.1</string> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string>Allow full disk access, system extensions, transparent proxy, background item management and notifications for Sophos Endpoint.</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PayloadEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>PayloadRemovalDisallowed</key> <true></true> <key>PayloadScope</key> <string>System</string> <key>PayloadContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>E1748B27-CAFB-4ED1-8F84-638C83C304D0</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.TCC.configuration-profile-policy</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>E1748B27-CAFB-4ED1-8F84-638C83C304D0</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Privacy Preferences Policy Control</string> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string></string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PayloadEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>Services</key> </dict><dict> <key>SystemPolicyAllFiles</key> <array> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.macendpoint.Sophos-Installer</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.macendpoint.Sophos-Installer" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.updater</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.updater" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.liveresponse</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.liveresponse" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>/Library/Sophos Managed Detection and Response/SophosMDR</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier SophosMDR and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.autoupdate</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.autoupdate" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.macendpoint.CleanD</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.macendpoint.CleanD" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.SophosScanAgent</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.SophosScanAgent" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.macendpoint.SophosServiceManager</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.macendpoint.SophosServiceManager" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.uiserver</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.uiserver" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.SDU4OSX</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.SDU4OSX" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.SophosAgent</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.SophosAgent" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.sophos.SophosAntivirus</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.SophosAntiVirus" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> <dict> <key>Identifier</key> <string>com.Sophos.macendpoint.SophosSXLD</string> <key>CodeRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.Sophos.macendpoint.SophosSXLD" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>IdentifierType</key> <string>bundleID</string> <key>StaticCode</key> <integer>0</integer> <key>Allowed</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </array> </dict> </array></dict> <dict> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>6CC8DE25-7E97-4CC6-9CA3-FDA5F7C80F26</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.system-extension-policy</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>6CC8DE25-7E97-4CC6-9CA3-FDA5F7C80F26</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>System Extensions</string> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string></string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PayloadEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>AllowUserOverrides</key> <true></true> <key>NonRemovableFromUISystemExtensions</key> </dict><dict> <key>2H5GFH3774</key> <array> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.networkextension</string> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension</string> </array> </dict> <dict> <key>FilterPacketProviderBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.networkextension</string> <key>FilterPacketProviderDesignatedRequirement</key> <string>identifier "com.sophos.endpoint.networkextension" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "2H5GFH3774"</string> <key>FilterPackets</key> <true></true> <key>FilterSockets</key> <false></false> <key>FilterType</key> <string>Plugin</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Web Content Filter Payload</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>52E8016D-1FAD-4176-9EFD-E78CE300D6EE</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.webcontent-filter</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>52E8016D-1FAD-4176-9EFD-E78CE300D6EE</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>PluginBundleID</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.network</string> <key>UserDefinedName</key> <string>SophosWebNetworkExtension</string> </dict> <dict> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Notifications Payload</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>9256FF89-EF40-403C-A46D-095CA3498BA3</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.notificationsettings</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>9256FF89-EF40-403C-A46D-095CA3498BA3</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>NotificationSettings</key> <array> <dict> <key>AlertType</key> <integer>2</integer> <key>BundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.sophos.endpoint.uiserver</string> <key>CriticalAlertEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>NotificationsEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>ShowInNotificationCenter</key> <true></true> <key>SoundsEnabled</key> <true></true> </dict> <dict> <key>BundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.sophos.enc.sophos-encryption-agent</string> <key>CriticalAlertEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>NotificationsEnabled</key> <true></true> <key>ShowInNotificationCenter</key> <true></true> <key>SoundsEnabled</key> <true></true> </dict> </array> </dict> <dict> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string>Payload for Background Item Management</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Background Item Management</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>9FB5E80F-7972-4E5D-8684-B89728888272</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>9FB5E80F-7972-4E5D-8684-B89728888272</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.servicemanagement</string> <key>PayloadOrganization</key> <string>Sophos</string> <key>Rules</key> <array> <dict> <key>RuleType</key> <string>TeamIdentifier</string> <key>RuleValue</key> <string>2H5GFH3774</string> <key>Comment</key> <string>Sophos Developer Team ID</string> </dict> </array> </dict> </plist>

6. Click on Save and associate the policy with the target device.

Once the policy is applied, Sophos system extensions are added to the device’s login items, and various Sophos applications are installed. After successful deployment, the device will appear in the Sophos Central portal under Devices > Computers and Servers.

Disclaimer:

• The information provided here is vendor-specific and may be subject to change. Please refer to the official Sophos website for more information or technical support.
• Hexnode is not responsible for any issues resulting from the installation or use of third-party software.
• It is strongly recommended to test the deployment script and configuration profile on a limited number of devices before proceeding with bulk deployment to avoid potential issues.

Thanks for the detailed walkthrough! I’ll go ahead and proceed with the setup now.

You’re welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions along the way.