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Install Anti-Malware on Your Devices

Last updated on Dec 22, 2025

Overview

This guide helps you install StrongKeep’s anti-malware protection on your company devices, such as laptops used by your team.

StrongKeep uses Palo Alto Networks Cortex as the underlying anti-malware and endpoint protection engine. This is the same technology trusted by large enterprises, while setup and daily management remain simple for smaller teams.

Once installed, StrongKeep keeps watch in the background. It monitors for malware, suspicious behaviour, and threats, so you do not have to.

Before You Start

Make sure at least one device has been added to StrongKeep under Device Management.
This helps StrongKeep tailor the installer to the right operating system.

Ways to Download the Anti-Malware Installer

Option 1: Download from Device Management

Use this if you just want the installer quickly.

  1. Go to Team → Device Management.

  2. Click Download Installer.

  3. Select the correct operating system (macOS or Windows).

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the installer.

Option 2: Download from a Specific Device (Recommended)

Use this if you’ve already created a device or asset list.

  1. Go to Team → Device Management.

  2. Click on a device from the list.

  3. Scroll to the Anti-Malware section.

  4. Download the installer — the OS is pre-selected based on the device record.

This reduces mistakes and ensures the right installer is used.

Option 3: Download from Coverage & Services

Use this if you’re rolling out protection to multiple devices.

  1. Go to Team → Device Management.

  2. Open the Coverage & Services tab.

  3. Scroll down to Anti-Malware.

  4. Download the installer for the required operating system.

Installing the Anti-Malware

After downloading the installer using one of the methods above, share it with the relevant devices and follow the steps below.

Install on macOS

  1. Open the downloaded .pkg file.

  2. Follow the installation wizard.

  3. When prompted, allow required security and system permissions.

  4. Complete the setup and wait for installation to finish.

Once installed, the device will automatically appear as protected in StrongKeep.

Install on Windows

  1. Open the downloaded .exe installer.

  2. Approve the security prompt if shown.

  3. Follow the on-screen installation steps.

  4. Wait for the installer to complete.

The device will check in automatically and show up as protected in your dashboard.

What Happens Next?

  • The device begins reporting security status automatically.

  • Malware and suspicious activity are monitored in real time.

  • You can view protection status anytime under Device Management.

No daily action needed — StrongKeep keeps watch for you 🛡️

Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Installer won’t run? Make sure you’re logged in as an admin on the device.

  • Wrong OS selected? Download again using the device page — it auto-selects the correct version.

  • Not showing as protected yet? Give it a few minutes, then refresh the dashboard.