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What is the difference between running Device Control for a Mac versus Windows?
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Device Control operates differently on Mac compared to Windows in Symantec Endpoint Protection:
Mac Device Control Functionality:
On macOS, Device Control operates at the volume level, specifically targeting storage devices.
This volume-level control means that SEP enforces policies on storage devices like external drives, USB storage, or other mounted storage volumes rather than peripheral devices in general.
Platform Differences:
On Windows, Device Control can operate at a more granular level (driver level), allowing enforcement across a broader range of devices, including non-storage peripherals.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option A (driver level) is incorrect for Mac, as SEP does not control non-storage device drivers on macOS.
Option C (kernel level) and D (user level) incorrectly describe the control layer and do not accurately reflect SEP's enforcement scope on Mac.
30 comments · newest first
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Mollie
10 months ago
I thought it worked on more than just storage devices.
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Norah
10 months ago
Wait, is it really just for built-in devices? Sounds limiting.
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Willard
10 months ago
Totally agree, only Apple devices are supported!
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Michael
11 months ago
Mac Device Control runs at the driver level, right?
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Barabara
11 months ago
Yup, definitely kernel level for Macs, that's how it goes!
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Joseph
11 months ago
I feel like option A sounds familiar, but I’m not confident if it’s the right answer. I should have reviewed that section more!
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Moira
11 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think Mac Device Control is more restrictive with the types of devices it supports.
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Lou
12 months ago
I remember something about how Mac and Windows handle device control differently, but I can't recall the specifics. Was it about drivers or something else?
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Gaynell
12 months ago
I think Mac Device Control might run at the kernel level, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like a tricky question.
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Justine
12 months ago
This seems straightforward. I'm pretty confident I know the differences in how device control works on Mac and Windows, so I should be able to answer this question.
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Carolann
1 year ago
I think I've got a handle on this. The question is asking about the level at which device control is enforced, so I'll need to compare that for Mac versus Windows.
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Idella
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences here. I'll need to review my notes on Mac and Windows device control to make sure I understand the distinctions.
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Raul
1 year ago
Okay, let me see if I can break this down. The key seems to be understanding at what level the device control runs on each platform.
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Pansy
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between Mac and Windows device control.
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Eden
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it runs at the user level and enforces control only on iCloud storage.
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Elouise
1 year ago
I think it runs at the kernel level and enforces control only on built-in devices.
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Kendra
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it runs at the volume level and enforces control only on storage devices.
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Tammi
1 year ago
I think the difference is that Mac Device Control runs at the driver level.
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Stefanie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if the 'Apple supported devices' part in option A is entirely accurate. I thought Device Control could manage a wider range of devices, not just Apple-approved ones. But A still seems like the best answer to me.
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Lynsey
1 year ago
I agree, it enforces control only on Apple supported devices.
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Giovanna
1 year ago
I think option A is correct because Mac Device Control runs at the driver level.
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Elenor
1 year ago
This is a pretty straightforward question. The key difference is that Mac Device Control operates at a lower level than Windows, like the driver or kernel level, rather than just the user level. That's the main distinction here.
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Janey
1 year ago
Haha, option D is just silly. iCloud storage? Really? Device Control is about managing local devices, not cloud storage. That's just a completely wrong answer.
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Denny
1 year ago
B) Mac Device Control runs at the volume level. It enforces control only on storage devices.
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Verona
1 year ago
A) Mac Device Control runs at the driver level. It enforces control only on Apple supported devices.
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Joseph
1 year ago
Option C seems more accurate to me. Device Control on Mac runs at the kernel level, which allows it to have greater control over built-in devices. The kernel is the core of the operating system, after all.
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Charlette
1 year ago
I think option A is the correct answer. Device Control on Mac operates at the driver level, which makes sense since it would need that level of access to enforce control on supported devices.
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Marg
1 year ago
Yes, that would allow for control on Apple supported devices.
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Nydia
1 year ago
I think so too, it makes sense for Device Control on Mac to operate at the driver level.
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Zona
1 year ago
I agree, option A seems to be the most logical choice.