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The macOS system must configure the login window to prompt for username and password.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>The login window must be configured to prompt all users for both a username and a password. By default, the system displays a list of known users on the login window, which can make it easier for a malicious user to gain access to someone else's account. Requiring users to type in both their username and password mitigates the risk of unauthorized users gaining access to the information system.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-268558r1034614_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure the macOS system to prompt for username and password at the login window by installing the "com.apple.loginwindow" configuration profile.