X World 2025

PlatformSSO: What problems will it really solve?

Let's start with a history of what Platform SSO first set out to do and what features arrived along the way. With that history and challenges out of the way, let's look at why I'm so excited about Platform SSO for macOS 26 for onboarding workflows. And for shared Mac use with Authenticated Guest Access. What can you do today in beta, and what might you be able to do soon? Although I originally thought Platform SSO for macOS 26 meant the definitive end of the need to bind a shared Mac to Active Directory, it turns out there's still one reason you might still need to cling to mobile accounts - for now.

About the presenter

Arek Dreyer is a Principal Solutions Engineer at Kandji, where he helps organizations securely deploy and manage Apple devices at scale. With over 25 years of experience in Apple device management, Arek has been a trusted advisor, trainer, and author to IT professionals worldwide. Before joining Kandji, Dreyer co-authored Managing Apple Devices and several books in the Apple Pro Training Series, including Mac OS X Directory Services, macOS Support Essentials, and macOS Server Essentials. His first X World was 15 years ago.