macOS - Configuration - Enable Apple Silicon Patching

Introduction to the Bash-based MacOS - Configuration - Enable Apple Silicon Patching Worklet

The Enable Apple Silicon Patching Worklet automation script is designed to manage secure tokens on Apple Silicon Macs. This bash-based tool helps IT administrators to check that the Automox Service Account on macOS devices has the appropriate secure token, enabling seamless patch management.

This Worklet simplifies the managment of secure token status, which is vital for deploying patches and updates efficiently.

Why would you use the MacOS - Configuration - Enable Apple Silicon Patching Worklet?

Apple requires that third-party patch management tools possess secure tokens and service accounts manage devices. This Worklet checks that the service account and tokens are set up correctly. By automating the process of checking and granting secure tokens, this Worklet minimizes manual intervention, reducing the potential for errors.

Components of the Enable Apple Silicon Patching Worklet

The Worklet automation script first identifies whether the device is running on Apple Silicon, then determines if the Automox Service Account holds the necessary secure token. If the token is absent, the Worklet provides methods to grant it using admin credentials or prompts the user for authorization.

Additionally, it offers recommendations for setting up secure tokens properly if the initial attempts are unsuccessful.

How does the Enable Apple Silicon Patching Worklet work?

The Worklet evaluation script verifyies the underlying architecture of the macOS endpoint to confirm it requires a secure token. It then checks the status of the Automox Service Account and attempts to grant the secure token if needed.

This Worklet will then create a user prompt for the local user to authorize the token. If granting the token directly is not feasible, it provides guidance on alternative methods to establish a secure configuration.

What is the expected outcome when you use the MacOS - Configuration - Enable Apple Silicon Patching Worklet?

Upon successful execution, the Worklet ensures that the Automox Service Account has the required secure token, allowing for effective macOS patch management from the Automox console. If the service account does not exist,  a process for creating the account is given.

This Worklet is a time saving tool in the hands of any IT administrator that deals with macOS endpoints.