

At times however, I find myself needing to disable it (temporarily) - for example when doing large deployments/builds that compile vast amounts of code. Temporarily disabling the SEP client Go to Applications -> Symantec Solutions -> Symantec Endpoint Protection. It's typically deployed in a corporate setting which makes it impossible for you as the user to disable it temporarily. McAfee Endpoint Security is an anti-virus / malware protection utility and a tool that can significantly slow down your Mac. On the Terminal menu, click Quit Terminal.

The utility RemoveSymantecMacFiles removes all files within Symantec-installed folders, even those you may have created yourself. This suite includes data encryption integrated with centralized management and encryption for Apple FileVault and Microsoft BitLocker to prevent unauthorized access and loss or theft of sensitive data. To remove all Symantec files and folders, type 1 To quit RemoveSymantecMacFiles without removing any files, type 2 Press Return. Enter your local mac username and password when prompted and click OK. The 'Symantec Endpoint Protection Uninstall' window will appear. Symantec is being retired and replaced by a new anti-malware software called Malwarebytes for personally-owned computers. McAfee Complete Data Protection Enable data protection with drive, file, folder, removable media encryption, and data protection for cloud storage. With the Symantec Endpoint Protection window in view and selected, go to the top right of the menu bar and click Symantec Endpoint Protection, then click Uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Then, select Quit McAfee Endpoint Security for Mac device. Microsoft announced in November 2018 that it was discontinuing support for System Center Endpoint protection for Mac on December 31, 2018. Ensure to close McAfee Endpoint Security before uninstalling it As soon as ‘McAfee Endpoint Security’ is installed, it shall by itself get started on Mac.
