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Gatekeeper and XProtect software updates on Izzy supported Macintosh systems

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Description

The Macintosh OS has two built in security systems to protect against malware and security vulnerabilities via third party software and plug-ins.

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The Macintosh Engineering Team maintains a Apple Software Update repository, and controls the release of Apple Software Updates to Izzy managed systems. Gatekeeper and XProtect definition updates are maintained in this repository. This allows us to do quality control on these updates and also to coordinate the release of critical security updates (Java and Flash for example) with the corresponding updates of Gatekeeper and XProtect definitions.

What to do if a Customer receives a pop-up message that the Java Plug-in or Flash Plug-in is being blocked and needs to be updated

Run Managed Software Center and make sure all software updates have been completed. This will update any old plug-ins. These current versions will not be blocked.