Apple is set to release the latest operating system, macOS Big Sur, sometime this fall. Apple has not set a release date, which can cause problems for vendors who provide applications or tools that run on Mac devices.
Right now, the Division of Information Technology (IT) knows that GlobalProtect, K-State’s VPN, will not work with Big Sur. If you use GlobalProtect, you will want to wait to upgrade to Big Sur until after the necessary patches are made available for GlobalProtect. When those patches are ready, the news will be communicated through K-State Today, the IT News Blog, and the K-State’s Global Protect website.
In general, it is a good idea to make sure your applications and tools will work on a new operating system before installing that operating system. You may want to wait a couple of weeks before installing Big Sur to allow time for your application and tool vendors to provide updated versions of their products that are compatible with the new operating system.
