When protecting a Mac client, what is required from the administrator?

To effectively protect a Mac client using Sophos, the administrator must possess the password of the administrator account on the Mac. This requirement is essential because the installation and configuration of security software typically necessitate administrative privileges. The administrator password allows the installer to perform actions like modifying system settings and enabling certain security features that require elevated permissions.

Knowing the administrator password ensures that the software can be properly integrated into the system without restrictions, and it allows the administrator to manage and maintain the protection level according to the organization's policies. This is particularly critical as security solutions often modify core system functions to monitor for threats and ensure comprehensive protection.

Choices related to installation keys, network access, or data backups are generally not mandatory for the initial protection setup or configuration of the endpoint security solution on a Mac client. They may contribute to broader security strategies, but they are not specifically required just to implement the protection software itself.