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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-00232

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  • The macOS Application Firewall must be enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Firewalls protect computers from network attacks by blocking or limiting access to open network ports. Application firewalls ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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    Group
  • The macOS system must restrict the ability of individuals to use USB storage devices.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;External writeable media devices must be disabled for users. External USB devices are a potential vector for malware and can ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00229

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    Group
  • The macOS system logon window must be configured to prompt for username and password.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The logon window must be configured to prompt all users for both a username and a password. By default, the system displays a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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    Group
  • The macOS system must restrict the ability of individuals to write to external optical media.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;External writeable media devices must be disabled for users. External optical media devices can be used to exfiltrate sensiti...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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  • The macOS system must be configured to prevent users from erasing all system content and settings.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission ob...
    Rule Medium Severity

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