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Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000366-GPOS-00153

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  • The macOS system must apply gatekeeper settings to block applications from unidentified developers.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to authenticate software prior to installation. Gatekeeper settin...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

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  • The macOS system must disable Bluetooth when no approved device is connected.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The macOS system must be configured to disable Bluetooth unless an approved device is connected. [IMPORTANT] ==== Informatio...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000364-GPOS-00151

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  • The macOS system must disable the guest account.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Guest access must be disabled. Turning off guest access prevents anonymous users from accessing files.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000366-GPOS-00153

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    Group
  • The macOS system must enable Gatekeeper.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Gatekeeper must be enabled. Gatekeeper is a security feature that ensures applications are digitally signed by an Apple-issu...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00229

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  • The macOS system must disable unattended or automatic log on to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automatic logon must be disabled. When automatic logons are enabled, the default user account is automatically logged on at ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00230

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  • The macOS system must secure user's home folders.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The system must be configured to prevent access to other user's home folders. The default behavior of macOS is to allow all ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

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    Group
  • The macOS system must require administrator privileges to modify systemwide settings.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The system must be configured to require an administrator password in order to modify the systemwide preferences in System Se...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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  • The macOS system must disable Airplay Receiver.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Airplay Receiver allows users to send content from another Apple device to be displayed on the screen as it is being played f...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009

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  • The macOS system must disable TouchID for unlocking the device.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;TouchID enables the ability to unlock a macOS system with a user's fingerprint. TouchID must be disabled for "Unlocking your...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

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  • The macOS system must disable Media Sharing.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Media sharing must be disabled. When Media Sharing is enabled, the computer starts a network listening service that shares t...
    Rule Medium Severity

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