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Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Single user mode and the boot picker, as well as numerous other tools, are available on macOS through booting while holding t...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000068-GPOS-00036

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    Group
  • The macOS system must use multifactor authentication for local access to privileged and nonprivileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the use of multifactor authentication, the ease of access to privileged and nonprivileged functions is greatly increa...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
    Rule Medium Severity

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