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Security MDM payload settings for Apple devices
You can configure Security settings for Mac computers enrolled in a mobile device management (MDM) solution. Use the Security payloads to set various Gatekeeper and security options.
The Security payloads support the following. For more information, see Payload information.
Supported payload identifiers: com.apple.preference.security, com.apple.systempolicy.control, com.apple.systempolicy.rule
Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device, macOS user.
Supported enrolment types: Device Enrolment, Automated Device Enrolment.
Duplicates allowed: False — only one Security payload can be delivered to a user or device.
You can use the settings in the table below with the Security payloads.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
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Configure Gatekeeper settings | Set which apps are allowed to launch on the Mac:
| No | |||||||||
Don’t allow user to override Gatekeeper setting | Prevent users from using Control-click to open an unidentified app or from installing an app using the Installer app. | No | |||||||||
Allow user to change password | Specify whether users are permitted to change their password. | No | |||||||||
Require password after sleep or screen saver begins | Specify whether a password is required upon waking or when a screen saver ends as a result of mouse, trackpad or keyboard movement. | No | |||||||||
Allow user to set lock message | Specify whether users can set a short message that appears at the bottom of the Lock Screen. | No | |||||||||
Allow user to unlock the Mac using Apple Watch. | Specify whether users can unlock their Mac with Apple Watch. | No |
Note: Each MDM vendor implements these settings differently. To learn how Security settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your MDM vendor’s documentation.