macOS WSS Agent App identifier details.

Products

• Cloud Secure Web Gateway

Issue/Introduction

App version (CFBundleShortVersionString) and App bundle ID (CFBundleIdentifier) required for deploying the WSS agent on macOS using Intune.

Resolution

Viewing WSS Agent Details on macOS

To retrieve key information about the WSS (Web Security Service) Agent installed on a macOS device:

1. Locate the WSS Agent Application:

   • Navigate to the Applications folder.

   • Locate the WSS Agent app.

2. Access the Package Contents:

   • Right-click on the WSS Agent app and select "Show Package Contents."

   • This will reveal the internal structure of the application package.

3. Locate the info.plist File:

   • Within the package contents, navigate to:

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     Contents > info.plist

   • Open the info.plist file using a text editor or Xcode (preferred for formatted view).

4. Extract Key Details:

   • In the info.plist file, you can find important application metadata, such as:

     • App Version:
       Look for the key CFBundleShortVersionString
       (e.g., "7.3.1")

     • Bundle Identifier:
       Look for the key CFBundleIdentifier
       (e.g., "com.symantec.wssa")

For MDM Deployment (via UEM)

If you're planning to deploy the WSS Agent via a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, such as Jamf, Intune, or Kandji, Apple mandates specific configuration details (e.g., TeamIdentifier, BundleIdentifier, etc.) for app-based kernel extension approvals and system extension settings.

All required values and deployment instructions are officially documented by Broadcom here:

🔗 Deploying WSS Agent on macOS via UEM/MDM (Broadcom TechDocs)

This guide includes:

• Necessary privacy preferences policies

• System extension identifiers

• Sample configuration profiles

• Step-by-step guidance for popular UEM platforms