Skip to main content
This guide applies to Mac computers and Windows devices
The Endpoint Detection and Response add-on is required to use this Library Item.

​
About EDR Library Item Configuration

The EDR Library Item is the core component of Iru Endpoint EDR. Configure detection settings, posture modes, end-user notifications, and custom allow and block lists to meet your organization’s security requirements.

​
Adding an EDR Library Item

To add this Library Item to your Iru Endpoint Library, follow the steps in Library Overview.
1

Add the EDR Library Item

Open the Iru Endpoint Web App and navigate to your Library. Add a new EDR Library Item and give it a Name.
2

Assign to Blueprints

Assign the Library Item to the Blueprints containing the devices you want to protect.
EDR Library Item configuration interface showing settings or Blueprint assignment
Configuration differs by platform. Select macOS or Windows below.

​
Configuring File Detection Settings

Configure individual posture mode preferences for Malware and PUPs. Detect mode scans and reports known malicious items. Protect mode scans, reports, and automatically quarantines known malicious items.
1

Configure Malware Posture

Select Detect or Protect for Malware Posture.
2

Configure PUP Posture

Select Detect or Protect for PUP Posture.
3

Configure Notification Settings

If either Malware or PUP posture is set to Protect, a Send user alerts toggle becomes available to enable or disable end-user notifications.
You can click Expand preview to see a sample of the user notifications.
File detection settings for Malware and PUP posture modes

​
Configuring Behavioral Detections

Behavioral detections are turned on by default when creating a new EDR Library Item, but can be turned off to suit certain workflows.
Suspicious behavioral detections are automatically listed in the Detections table with an informational status to highlight unusual activities that may warrant attention. These detections are designed to provide visibility and cannot have their posture mode configured.
1

Enable Behavioral Detections

Toggle the switch to enable Behavioral detections.
2

Configure Malicious Behavior Posture

Under Malicious behavior posture, select either Detect or Protect.
  • Detect mode identifies and reports malicious behavioral detections
  • Protect mode identifies, reports, and blocks malicious behavioral detections
3

Configure Notification Settings

If Malicious behavior posture is set to Protect, a Send user alerts toggle becomes available to enable or disable user notifications.
You can click Expand preview to see a sample of the user notifications.
Behavioral detection settings with Malicious behavior posture options

​
Security Events in Self Service

End users can view a list of quarantined files and blocked processes on their Mac computers by opening Self Service and clicking Security events from the left-hand navigation menu.
Configure the EDR Library Item step or screen

​
Configuring Allow and Block Lists

Allow and Block lists ensure that specific files or applications are always allowed or blocked in your environment, regardless of whether they appear in Iru Endpoint EDR’s threat feeds.
Block items are considered Malware and require the Malware posture to be in Protect mode to be blocked on the device.
1

Add New Item

Click the + Add item button.
Allow and Block list configuration interface
2

Configure Item Details

Give the item a Name.
3

Set Item Action

Select Allow to permit a file or application. Select Block to block it.
4

Select Item Type

Specify the item type Hash or Path for the file or application.
5

Enter Item Information

If Path was selected, enter the application or file path. If Hash was selected, enter the file hash.
6

Add Item to List

Click Add to add the item to the Allow and Block list.Optionally, toggle Add another item in the lower-left corner to continue adding items.
Add item dialog for Allow or Block list
7

Save Configuration

Click Save in the lower-right corner. Settings deploy and activate automatically on enrolled devices in the assigned Blueprints.

​
Determine Hash Value

The Hash item type is only supported for files. The Path item type is supported for both files and applications.
Use Terminal to determine the SHA256 hash value of a file:
shasum -a 256 /path/to/file

​
Considerations

  • Posture mode selection: Choose Detect for visibility without blocking, or Protect to actively quarantine known threats
  • Behavioral detection: Enable behavioral detections for comprehensive threat monitoring; consider impact on performance and false positive rates
  • User alert management: Configure user alerts to balance security awareness with user experience when files are quarantined
  • Device isolation: EDR provides device isolation for quarantining compromised devices from the network
  • Allow and block list management: Maintain accurate lists to prevent legitimate applications from being blocked while ensuring malicious software is identified
  • Hash vs. path configuration: Use hash-based entries for specific file versions and path-based entries for applications that may update frequently
  • Testing and validation: Test configuration changes on a pilot device before broad deployment

​
Next Steps

See Testing EDR Malware Detection to validate your deployment.

​
Viewing Edit History in the EDR Library Item

You can audit changes to the EDR Library Item in the Activity tab of the Library Item or on the Activity Page. This shows what configurations changed, the previous state, and who made the change.
1

Access Activity Log

Click Activity in your EDR Library Item or the Activity icon in the top-right navigation bar to open the Activity Page.
2

Review Changes

Select the disclosure triangle next to Library Item Edited for the entry you want to review.
Activity tab showing Library Item edit history