Skip to content

Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    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

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    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

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    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
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;System logs must only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;System logs must only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The macOS system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation when using the "sudo" command.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operat...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000051-GPOS-00024

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The macOS system must enable System Integrity Protection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;System Integrity Protection (SIP) is vital to the protection of the integrity of macOS. SIP restricts what actions can be per...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000185-GPOS-00079

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The macOS system must implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all information at rest.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information at rest refers to the state of information when it is located on a secondary storage device (e.g., disk drive and...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00232

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • 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

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    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

The content of the drawer really is up to you. It could have form fields, definition lists, text lists, labels, charts, progress bars, etc. Spacing recommendation is 24px margins. You can put tabs in here, and can also make the drawer scrollable.

Capacity
Modules