Workbrew + Jamf Pro: secure, automated software management

Managing software at scale in a developer-centric environment is challenging. Developers rely on powerful package managers such as Homebrew for quick installations, but IT teams struggle with security, compliance, and visibility over these deployments.

The Workbrew + Jamf Pro integration streamlines this process, offering automated software delivery with enterprise-grade security and control.

What is Workbrew?

Workbrew optimizes Homebrew for enterprises: ensuring secure, automated and compliant software management. This secure software delivery platform allows Apple administrators to install Homebrew across large fleets of macOS devices. It ensures centralized management, automation, security compliance and real-time monitoring for all software installed via Homebrew.

Workbrew bridges the gap between developer flexibility and IT control, keeping software up-to-date and secure.

The power of Jamf Pro + Workbrew

Jamf Pro is the leading Apple device management (MDM) solution. It allows IT to manage security policies, device setup and remote management in a comprehensive management platform.

The integration of Workbrew with Jamf Pro [Jamf for Mac] brings the best of both worlds: centralized device management and automated software delivery.

Workbrew + Jamf Pro provides a powerful combination that equips IT teams with:

• Automated software management
• Complete visibility into Homebrew package usage
• Enforced security and compliance policies

This integration keeps IT in control while ensuring a seamless experience for developers.

Key benefits of the Workbrew + Jamf Pro integration

Seamless deployment and management of developer tools

IT teams can use Jamf Pro’s device management capabilities to deploy Workbrew across all macOS devices in their environment without manual intervention. The centralized platform enables effortless rollout and updates of software across multiple devices with minimal effort.

Enhanced security and compliance monitoring

The Workbrew integration with Jamf Pro helps IT administrators ensure that all open-source software installed packages are secure and comply with organizational policies. It provides full visibility into all software installations including tracking package versions, managing updates and ensuring compliance with security standards. This integration helps prevent vulnerabilities from outdated or insecure software.

Reduced IT workload and increased efficiency

By centralizing software management, the Workbrew + Jamf Pro integration allows IT teams to automate repetitive tasks such as software updates, installations and compliance reporting. This reduces manual intervention- saving IT staff time and allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives. Workbrew’s built-in analytics and monitoring tools provide IT administrators with real-time insights into the health and security of their software deployments, making it easier to troubleshoot and address issues proactively.

Simplified Mac management for developers

With a streamlined and automated process for software management, developers can focus on writing code and solving problems instead of spending time on manual installations or software configuration. The integration ensures that their macOS devices are always equipped with the latest developer tools and libraries, eliminating the risk of outdated or incompatible versions slowing down their work.

Visibility and control for IT teams

IT administrators gain complete visibility into the software landscape across their entire organization: including which packages are installed on which devices and when they were last updated. This allows for better control over security and compliance, and it empowers IT teams to take immediate action in the event of a vulnerability or other issue. With Workbrew, Jamf Pro users can rest easy knowing they have full oversight of their software environment.

Make managing macOS software secure, automated and effortless.

For IT, the integration delivers control and compliance. For developers, it ensures a seamless workflow. Whether managing a small team or an entire enterprise, this solution optimizes your macOS environment.

Whether you're managing a small team of developers or overseeing the software needs of a large organization, Workbrew and Jamf Pro help ensure that both developers and IT teams are working with the right tools in the right environment—secure, compliant, and efficient.

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