The macOS system must enforce auto logout after 86400 seconds of inactivity.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Auto logout must be configured to automatically terminate a user session and log out the after 86400 seconds of inactivity. Note: The maximum that macOS can be configured for autologoff is 86400 seconds. [IMPORTANT] ==== The automatic logout may cause disruptions to an organization's workflow and/or loss of data. Information system security officers (ISSOs) are advised to first fully weigh the potential risks posed to their organization before opting to disable the automatic logout setting. ====
- ID
- SV-259449r958636_rule
- Version
- APPL-14-000160
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the macOS system to enforce auto logout after 86400 seconds of inactivity by installing the "com.apple.GlobalPreferences" configuration profile.