Migrate to WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

  • A valid WithSecure™ Elements account
  • An active subscription for Elements Endpoint Protection (EPP)

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Follow the steps below to migrate from Business Suite to Elements Endpoint Protection

Step 1: Export Your Current Settings

Step 1: Export Your Current Settings

  • Open Policy Manager Console
  • Right-click your domain → Export policy file for 14.x host
  • Save the file with a clear name
Step 2: Create a New Profile in Elements

Step 2: Create a New Profile in Elements

  • Go to Elements Security Center → Endpoint Protection → Profiles
  • Clone an existing profile
  • Name it (e.g. “Imported PM profile”) and add a description
  • Use Import profile to upload your exported file
  • Review and save
Step 3: (Optional) Assign Profile

Step 3: (Optional) Assign Profile

  • Go to Profile Assignment Rules
  • Set the default profile for each device type
Step 4: Import the Migration Package

Step 4: Import the Migration Package

  • Download the migration .jar file from WithSecure User Guides
  • In Policy Manager:
    • Go to Installation → Policy-based installations
    • Click Install → Import and select the .jar file
    • Paste your Elements EPP subscription key
    • Adjust options if needed → Click Distribute Policies

This will:

  • Remove Client Security
  • Install Elements Agent
  • Apply the correct subscription
Step 5: Verify Migration

Step 5: Verify Migration

  • Log into Elements Security Center
  • Go to Devices
  • Confirm your device appears, is assigned the correct profile, and shows as Protected

Tip: Try the migration on a test device before rolling out to production.

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