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Configuration Profiles (macOS)

Purpose of Stanford University-managed configuration profiles

Jamf-enrolled Mac computers receive a standard set of configuration profiles. The following lists some general purposes they serve:

Authorize access to areas of Mac local storage required for application functionality

Examples
  • Enable CrashPlan's access to areas of storage required to thoroughly backup your data
  • Enable CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor's ability to protect you from cyberthreats

Perform actions and configurations that we must otherwise do manually

Examples

  • Automatically/silently approve third-party System Extensions:         

    • CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor services
    • Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility (VPN) service

Consistently enable baseline security settings for macOS and applications

Examples
  • Allow silent removal of System Extensions like the Cisco AnyConnect Socket Filter service (macOS Monterey 12.0 and above only)
  • Enable Zoom's automatic updates

Lists of Stanford University-managed configuration profiles (as of 11/4/2024)

Currently deployed to all Jamf-enrolled Mac computers

  • [CRC] Bomgar Managed Login Items (macOS 13+), PPPC for File Access and ScreenCapture
  • [SU] BigFix Agent PPPC
  • [SU] C-PROTECT - Apple Software Update except Beta, Security and Privacy Settings
  • [SU] C-PROTECT - Zoom Client for Meetings Settings
  • [SU] Cardinal Protect - Managed Extensions - Google Chrome​
  • [SU] Cardinal Protect - Managed Extensions - Google Chrome (with WalkMe)
  • [SU] Cardinal Protect - uBlock Origin Extension for Firefox
  • [SU] Code42 CrashPlan PPPC
  • [SU] CrashPlan PPPC
  • [SU] CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor - FDA, System Extensions, Content Filter, Notifications
  • [SU] Managed Login Items - Cisco Secure Client
  • [SU] Managed Login Items - Clever DevOps Co. Nudge
  • [SU] Managed Login Items - CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor
  • [SU] Managed Login Items - Nudge and Nudge Logger
  • [SU] Managed Login Items - Stanford MyDevices DataGator
  • [SU] Primary_Organization_ID_OrgCode: ****
  • [SU] macOS 10.15+ Cisco AnyConnect System Extension and Content Filter (with Socket Filter)
  • [SU] macOS 10.15+ Cisco Secure Client System Extension and Content Filter (Vendor Provided Configuration)
  • [SU] Disable MAC Address Randomization and Rotation - eduroam WiFi
  • [SU] Disable MAC Address Randomization and Rotation - Stanford WiFi
  • [SU] Stanford Nudge Configuration

How to view a list of configuration profiles installed on your Mac computer

Navigate to System Preferences or System Settings to find Profiles.

macOS versions prior to Ventura 13.0 → System Preferences > Profiles

macOS versions as of Ventura 13.0 → System Settings > Profiles

macOS versions as of Sequoia 15.0 → System Settings > General > Device Management

 ℹ️ Note: if you do not find any profiles installed, your computer may not be enrolled in Jamf; this also suggests you do not have your Cardinal Key installed.

 💡 Tip: See how within each configuration profile we use the Description section to list the purpose of the configuration profile; you will find a change log there, as well.

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