While the core antivirus and anti‑malware capabilities work, some advanced features are not supported or have limitations on ARM64.

Extract the dedicated unmanaged ARM installation wrapper directly onto the target hardware.

By staying current with releases and following the installation guides provided, you can confidently secure your modern Arm64 infrastructure with the proven protection of Symantec Endpoint Protection.

ARM64, also known as AArch64, is a 64-bit instruction set architecture that is widely used in modern mobile and embedded devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The ARM64 architecture offers several advantages over traditional x86-based systems, including improved performance, power efficiency, and a smaller footprint.

: SEP 14.3 RU7 and later versions support Windows 10 and 11 on ARM64 processors. Broadcom TechDocs macOS (Apple Silicon)

If you ever need to completely remove the SEP client from a Mac—perhaps to perform a clean reinstall—you can use the official tool provided by Broadcom. Running this tool ensures that all Symantec files and folders are thoroughly removed from your system.

To help you decide whether SEP on ARM64 is “production ready,” here are real-world results (based on tests by AV-Comparatives and Broadcom partners).

While the process varies slightly by operating system, the general steps for deployment are quite consistent.

Symantec offers robust support for Apple’s M-series chips, with compatibility added incrementally by processor generation: Supported From SEP 14.3 RU2 Apple M2 SEP 14.3 RU5 Apple M3 SEP 14.3 RU8 Apple M4 / M5 SEP 14.3 RU9

: Strict execution rules and application whitelisting protocols are omitted.

: The support is currently part of Symantec Endpoint Protection 16 (ESA) and specific versions of the 14.x client lines. You will need a modern, actively supported release.

With compatibility confirmed, you can proceed with the installation. The method depends on your platform and chosen management solution.

: Full cloud management for ARM64 agents (version 14.3 or later). : Standalone installations are also supported. Feature Limitations

for the cloud-managed agent on your preferred operating system? Known Issues in Symantec Endpoint Security