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Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The macOS system must enforce screen saver password.

    <VulnDiscussion>Users must authenticate when unlocking the screen saver. The screen saver acts as a session lock and prevents unauthorized u...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The macOS system must enforce session lock no more than five seconds after screen saver is started.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A screen saver must be enabled and the system must be configured to require a password to unlock once the screensaver has bee...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000030-GPOS-00011

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The macOS system must authorize USB devices before allowing connection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;USB devices connected to a Mac must be authorized. [IMPORTANT] ==== This feature is removed if a smart card is paired or sma...
    Rule Medium Severity

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