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Issue:
Jamf Pro / Jamf Protect CIS Level 2 profile is blocking AirDrop on my MacBook.

Profile:
Sequoia_cis_lvl2-security.firewall

  • Firewall: Enabled (incoming connections restricted)

  • Stealth Mode: Enabled (ICMP responses blocked)

Problem:
With this profile active, AirDrop detects my MacBook but fails to connect. The firewall blocks incoming connections needed for transfers.

Request:
Looking for a way to allow AirDrop while keeping the CIS Level 2 firewall policy in place — ideally via a Jamf exemption or configuration tweak that preserves compliance.

If I remember correctly, that would set the firewall to incoming connections for specified apps only, if you were to specify airdrop as an allowed app in that profile then you would still have the firewall restricted but a specific exception just for Airdrop. 

Thanks ​@r0blee - I have tried but I cannot seem to select the correct exemption under Jamf Pro settings, since AirDrop is not actually an application

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