The Challenge
The transition to Apple Silicon (M1/M2) introduced a paradigm shift in system architecture, rendering prior Intel-based security solutions obsolete. Significant performance degradation and compatibility gaps emerged when running legacy device control suites on the new ARM-based platform. Preventing data exfiltration via USB, Thunderbolt, and mobile tethering required a complete re-engineering of the security posture to align with Apple’s rapidly evolving macOS frameworks and ARM-specific kernel behaviors.
Our Solution
Leveraging our deep expertise in low-level systems engineering, we conducted a comprehensive technical transformation to implement native device control for the Apple Silicon ecosystem. We bridged the architectural gap by transforming a high-risk compatibility hurdle into a high-performance security asset that provided:
- Native ARM Optimization: Engineered a high-performance solution using Swift and modern macOS frameworks, eliminating the performance lag associated with legacy Intel-based translations.
- Granular Hardware Enforcement: Developed robust policy enforcement for USB storage, Thunderbolt interfaces, and external media, ensuring total control over potential data egress points.
- Advanced Tethering Control: Implemented sophisticated detection and blocking for mobile device tethering and network dongles, closing a critical gap in enterprise perimeter security.
- Architectural Future-Proofing: Validated complex device-chaining scenarios and dynamic policy changes, ensuring the solution remains resilient across future macOS iterations.