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Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group
  • The macOS system must be configured to prevent displaying password hints.

    Password hints leak information about passwords in use and can lead to loss of confidentiality.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    Group
  • The macOS system must be configured with a firmware password to prevent access to single user mode and booting from alternative media.

    Single user mode and the boot picker, as well as numerous other tools are available on macOS through booting while holding the "Option" key down. Setting a firmware password restricts access to the...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000107-GPOS-00054

    Group

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