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Installing and Verifying the Securly Classroom macOS Agent (Beta)

Installing and Verifying the Securly Classroom macOS Agent (Beta)

Overview

Securly Classroom now supports macOS devices, allowing educators to monitor student screens, manage web access, and control application usage. This guide outlines the steps to install and verify the Securly Classroom macOS agent using FileWave.

Why Use the Securly Classroom macOS Agent?

The macOS agent enables:

  • Screen Monitoring: View students’ screens in real-time.
  • Web Access Management: Enforce content filtering policies in Safari and Chrome.
  • Application Control: Restrict or allow certain applications during class sessions.

Installation Steps

1. Deploy the MDM Privacy Profile

Before installing the Securly Classroom agent, you must configure the necessary Privacy Preferences Policy Control (PPPC) profile via FileWave MDM. This profile ensures the agent has permissions to:

  • Automation: Allow interaction with the system and other apps.
  • Accessibility: Enable monitoring features.
  • Screen Recording: Capture student screens.

There are two profile deployment options:

  • Admin Only: Requires an administrator to manually grant permissions.
  • Admin or Students: Allows students to enable permissions themselves.

Ensure this profile is deployed before proceeding with the PKG installation.

2. Obtain and Deploy the PKG Installer

Once the MDM profile is installed:

  1. Download the Securly Classroom macOS agent PKG from Securly.
  2. Deploy the PKG file using FileWave MDM to student devices.
  3. Reboot the device after installation.
  4. Verify installation by checking for the Securly Classroom icon in the menu bar.

3. Update Student Account Information

  • Navigate to Users > Students in the Securly Classroom portal.
  • Ensure each student's username matches their Account Name (SAMAccountName).
  • Restart student devices for changes to take effect.

4. Configure Device Settings

Adjust parental controls or additional security settings to ensure Securly Classroom is always allowed.

Additional Considerations

  • Application Blocking: Supports limiting app usage for classroom management.
  • Troubleshooting: Ensure the agent is running and permissions are correctly configured if students appear offline.

For further assistance, refer to Securly's official guide.

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