Apple macOS 15 (Sequoia) Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-OS-000205-GPOS-00083
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The macOS system must configure system log files to mode 640 or less permissive.
<VulnDiscussion>The system logs must be configured to be writable by root and readable only by the root user and group wheel. To achieve this...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000341-GPOS-00132
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The macOS system must configure install.log retention to 365.
<VulnDiscussion>The install.log must be configured to require that records be kept for an organizational-defined value before deletion, unles...Rule Low Severity -
SRG-OS-000051-GPOS-00024
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The macOS system must ensure System Integrity Protection is enabled.
<VulnDiscussion>System Integrity Protection is vital to protecting the integrity of the system as it prevents malicious users and software fr...Rule High Severity -
SRG-OS-000185-GPOS-00079
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The macOS system must enforce FileVault.
<VulnDiscussion>The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information stored...Rule High Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00232
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The macOS system must enable macOS Application Firewall.
<VulnDiscussion>The macOS Application Firewall is the built-in firewall that comes with macOS, and it must be enabled. When the macOS Applic...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051
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The macOS system must configure the login window to prompt for username and password.
<VulnDiscussion>The login window must be configured to prompt all users for both a username and a password. By default, the system displays ...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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The macOS system must disable the TouchID prompt during Setup Assistant.
<VulnDiscussion>The prompt for TouchID during Setup Assistant must be disabled. macOS prompts new users through enabling TouchID during Setu...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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The macOS system must disable the Screen Time prompt during Setup Assistant.
<VulnDiscussion>The prompt for Screen Time setup during Setup Assistant must be disabled. Enabling any service increases the attack surface...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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The macOS system must disable Unlock with Apple Watch during Setup Assistant.
<VulnDiscussion>The prompt for Apple Watch unlock setup during Setup Assistant must be disabled. Disabling Apple watches is a necessary step...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048
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The macOS system must disable Handoff.
<VulnDiscussion>Handoff must be disabled. Handoff allows users to continue working on a document or project when the user switches from one ...Rule Medium Severity
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