While the new extensions were used in parallel with kernel extensions until now, macOS Catalina 10.15.4 will officially begin deprecating KEXTs. What will this mean for developers and Data Loss Prevention tools? Let’s take a closer look.Īpple introduced system extensions with the release of macOS Catalina 10.15.0 in September 2019, after announcing its plans to deprecate kernel extensions (KEXTs) at WWDC 2019. * CUIT-managed-computers are automatically configured with virus protection software.As we head into Apple’s 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), taking place 22 – 26 June online free of charge this year, excitement is mounting over the rollout of macOS Catalina 10.15.4 which will begin the deprecation of kernel extensions in favor of Apple’s new system extensions. This will continue to be supported until August 2020. At that time, Symantec will be automatically uninstalled and Malwarebytes will be installed for you on your CUIT-managed machine. As always, please approve updates to your computer as soon as you’re able!

If you would like to have SEP installed on a University-managed computer (managed by a department outside of CUIT*), please have your IT support person/team contact CUIT Security to purchase Symantec licenses. It should not be installed on servers or Columbia-owned/managed equipment. The Symantec installer was created for students' personal workstations and laptops. Students should uninstall Symantec, and visit CUIT's Malwarebytes for Students page to download our new endpoint security protection software. Note: Symantec for students was discontinued on Saturday, December 21st, 2019.

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), formerly known as Symantec AntiVirus, is a virus and spyware scanning program developed by the Symantec Corporation.

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