Before you start installing Crowdstrike, make sure that:-
- Your Mac OS is up to date
Follow these steps to find and install any available software updates or upgrades:-
Step 1 - From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences
Step 2 - In the System Preferences window, click Software Update
Step 3 - Click "Update Now" or "Upgrade Now"
Software Update shows only upgrades that are compatible with your Mac
Notes
During the agent installation process on your computer, you will require a unique license key. You can locate this license key in your email inbox.
Step by step self-provisioning for your Macbook
Step 1 – From the email, copy the licence key
Step 2 - Click your computer type - macOs user to start downloading the installation package
Step 3 – Open the download file, click "Allow"
Step 4 - Follow the step by step on the prompt screen
Additional step for MacOs Monterey :-
Step 5- Open terminal. Navigate search, type "Terminal" , click on the item
Step 6- In terminal, paste below instruction and click enter :
sudo /Applications/Falcon.app/Contents/Resources/falconctl license your licence key
Notes
Replace the license key (User Key) when prompted during the installation process. In case you forgot to copy it at the beginning of this workflow, don't worry; you can find it again in your email.
Step 7 - Key in your laptop password when needed and enter
Step 8 - Security and Privacy will prompt on your screen, click "Allow"
Step 9 - Click padlock to made changes and tick
Additional step for MacOs Ventura :-
Step 5- Open terminal. Navigate search, type "Terminal" , click on it.
Step 6- In terminal, paste below instruction and click enter :
sudo /Applications/Falcon.app/Contents/Resources/falconctl license your licence key
Step 6 - Enable Falcon when asked. Click "OK"
Step 7 - Alternatively, you can click "Open System Settings" and give permission to Falcon
Step 8 - Key in your laptop password when asked
Congratulation, Crowdstrike is now installed on your computer, and your computer is now protected with EDR and Threat Intelligence services. Kindly inform you IT department accordingly.
Contact your IT department should you have any further questions or need assistance.