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Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The macOS system must use an Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) and implement all DOD required modules.

    <VulnDiscussion>The macOS system must employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components. The DOD requires the installat...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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    Group
  • The macOS system must be integrated into a directory services infrastructure.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Distinct user account databases on each separate system cause problems with username and password policy enforcement. Most ap...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000329-GPOS-00128

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    Group
  • The macOS system must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user before the user account is locked.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

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    Group
  • The macOS system must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting remote access to the operating system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the operating system ensures privacy and se...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The macOS system must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system via SSH.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the operating system ensures privacy and se...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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