The macOS system must allow smart card authentication.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Smart card authentication must be allowed. The use of smart card credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. When enabled, the smart card can be used for logon, authorization, and screen saver unlocking. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000068-GPOS-00036,SRG-OS-000105-GPOS-00052,SRG-OS-000106-GPOS-00053,SRG-OS-000107-GPOS-00054,SRG-OS-000108-GPOS-00055,SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057,SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-259546r1009599_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure the macOS system to enforce multifactor authentication by installing the "com.apple.security.smartcard" configuration profile.
Note: To ensure continued access to the operating system, consult the supplemental guidance provided with the STIG before applying the configuration profile.