What is endpointsecurityd on Mac?
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Runs and supervises security tools (antivirus, monitoring) that use Apple's Endpoint Security system.
endpointsecurityd manages the user-space parts of Apple's Endpoint Security system, which antivirus, firewall and company security tools use to watch for threats. It starts those tools' system extensions and monitors their health. If you don't have such software, it does very little.
- Category
- Security
- Made by
- Apple
- Safe to quit:
- No
Shown in Activity Monitor as endpointsecurityd
Why is endpointsecurityd using so much CPU or memory?
- Antivirus or company security software actively scanning
- A security tool that is struggling or unresponsive
- Lots of file and process activity being monitored
What to do
- 1Check which security or monitoring tools are installed (System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions)
- 2Update or restart that security software
- 3On a work Mac, contact your IT team before removing anything
- 4Restart your Mac
Safe to quit? No.
Don't quit it: security tools that protect your Mac depend on it.
Related processes
- sysextdManages system extensions, the modern replacement for kernel extensions (VPNs, security tools, drivers).
- XProtect (XprotectService)macOS's built-in anti-malware: scans apps for known malware and removes infections.
- Little SnitchA firewall app that shows and controls which apps connect to the internet.
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