[KB8591] How to install ESET Inspect Connector on macOS in GUI mode

Issue

Solution

ESET Security Services for ESET Inspect On-Prem and ESET Inspect

ESET offers various security service packages and additional support for these products. Support for ESET Inspect On-Prem and ESET Inspect is limited and managing rules or exclusions are not included without an ESET Security Service package. Contact a sales representative for further assistance.

Prerequisites 


I. Install the ESET Inspect Connector using macOS in GUI mode

  1. Download the ESET Inspect Connector installation file.

  2. Copy the installation file to the desired computer.

  3. Run the file ei_connector_macos.pkg.

  4. On the Introduction screen, click Continue.

  5. On the Read Me screen, Print or Save the System requirements or Go Back. Click Continue.

  6. You can change the installation folder on the installation type screen by clicking Change Installation Location. Click Install.

  7. Type your administrator credential to allow the installer to continue. Click Install Software.

  8. In the summary window, click System preferences/Security & Privacy/Privacy/Full disk access to grant ESET Inspect Connector full disk access.

  9. Click Close.

II. Assign policy and grant full disk access

To create a policy and grant full disk access (macOS Majava (10.14) and later), complete all of the steps in the following Knowledgebase article starting with the step For Linux and macOS.
 
Troubleshoot the ESET Inspect Connector installation

ESET Inspect Connector will be visible in the ESET Inspect Web Console immediately after activation and correct policy setting. After a few minutes, you should see the first events sent by connectors.

If you experience any issues, troubleshoot the ESET Inspect Connector