OnGuard Installation Guide - MacOS

Summary

OnGuard is an application designed for personal (BYOD) computers to perform Baseline Security posture checks, allowing authentication to Medium Risk (Level 3) network segments while connected to Eduroam or a wired network on campus. This guide will detail the instructions for installing OnGuard to a macOS computer.

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Objective

OnGuard is an application designed for personal (BYOD) computers to perform Baseline Security posture checks. These posture checks allow these devices to authenticate to Medium Risk (Level 3) network segments while connected to Eduroam or a wired network on campus.

This guide will detail the instructions for installing OnGuard to a macOS computer. Additional instructions for installing OnGuard for Windows devices can be found on the article OnGuard Installation Guide - Windows.

 

Prerequisites

  1. Device must be listed as a Supported Operating System.
  2. Device must have Cortex XDR installed.
  3. To obtain access to a Medium Risk (Level 3) network segment, the authenticating user must be an active employee at the university and be able to authenticate at Level 3 with their credentials.

 

Before You Begin

OnGuard requires an on-campus or VPN connection for the download to take place.

OnGuard macOS Installer

 

Instructions

  1. Download the macOS installer for OnGuard.
  2. Open and mount the ClearPassOnGuardInstall.dmg file that was downloaded to your Mac.
  3. Within the mounted ClearPassOnGuard .dmg file, run ClearPassOnGuard.pkg.
    A Mac file explorer window open with the ClearPassOnGuard.pkg file at the top-left.
  4. A prompt will appear that states: “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed” , select Allow.
    A warning message indicating that the .pkg file will run a program to determine if the software can be installed.
  5. Proceed through the installation wizard, which will provide details on the installation process.
    A MacOS installer window for ClearPass OnGuard.
  6. Once the installation is complete, select Close to exit the window.
  7. On the top menu bar of the macOS desktop screen, a green shield icon will appear. Click this icon and select the Show ClearPass OnGuard option from the menu.
    The MacOS task bar showing the ClearPass OnGuard icon and context menu. Arrows point toward the icon (a green shield) and the option "show ClearPass OnGuard".
  8. The application will appear, showing the OnGuard status of the device and any items that may need to be remediated.
    A ClearPass OnGuard window, indicating the device has passed all health checks.

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Article ID: 354
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