Mac Enterprise Security: Zero Trust with Apple's Secure by Design (2026 Guide)

Mac Zero Trust security for enterprises explained. This 45-minute webinar covers Apple's Secure by Design architecture, native security frameworks, and enterprise integration strategies for 2026. Led by Jamf VP of Product Matt Vlasach.

Learn how Mac devices deliver Zero Trust outcomes through managed device attestation, Platform SSO, native security frameworks, and seamless integration with Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Okta.

CHAPTERS:
0:05 Introduction - Why Mac in Enterprise 2026
1:09 Mac vs Windows: Design Philosophy Comparison
2:20 Five Enterprise Endpoint Requirements
5:49 Secure by Design: Apple's Native Security Philosophy
10:02 Compliance - Industry Security Benchmarks (CIS, NIST)
12:32 Software Updates: Set and Forget Management
14:10 System Configuration Transparency
16:03 Attestation - Cryptographic Device Identity
18:04 Managed Device Attestation: How It Works
21:31 ACME Certificates with Hardware-Bound Keys
24:02 Identity - Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO)
27:40 PSSO Device Registration and Authentication Flow
29:24 Visibility and Audit - Native Security Eventing
32:51 Endpoint Security API and Event Categories
35:39 Connectivity - Apple Network Relay Framework
38:48 Network Relay Architecture and Traffic Routing
42:23 Jamf for Mac: Complete Platform Overview

KEY INSIGHTS:
Secure by Design vs Secure by Configuration: fundamental difference between Mac and Windows security models
Apple native security features include XProtect threat intelligence, memory integrity protection, FileVault encryption
Managed Device Attestation uses secure enclave for cryptographic hardware identity verification
Hardware-bound ACME certificates eliminate private key extraction vulnerabilities
Platform SSO provides phishing-resistant authentication using secure enclave and Touch ID
Native security eventing generates gigabytes of data per device daily - Jamf filters to actionable intelligence
Apple Network Relay uses HTTP/3 and QUIC for zero-touch, agentless connectivity

RESOURCES:
Platform SSO Implementation Guide: https://trusted.jamf.com/docs/platfor...
Mac Security Compliance Project: https://github.com/usnistgov/macos_se...
Apple Platform Security Guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/security
Jamf for Mac Product Overview: https://www.jamf.com/solutions/jamf-f...

FOR SECURITY LEADERS:
Security stakeholders evaluating Mac endpoint security for Zero Trust architectures. If you're assessing how Mac devices integrate with existing security infrastructure (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Zscaler), this provides the technical framework and vendor integration strategy.

Speaker: Matt Vlasach, VP Product & Solutions Engineering at Jamf. 15+ years Apple enterprise management expertise.

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