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Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The macOS system must be configured so that the sudo command requires smart card authentication.

    Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures compliance with federal standards and establishes a common security ba...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

    Group
  • The macOS system must be configured with system log files owned by root and group-owned by wheel or admin.

    System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct owner mitigates this risk.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

    Group
  • The macOS system must be configured with system log files set to mode 640 or less permissive.

    System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct permissions mitigates this risk.
    Rule Medium Severity

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