The macOS system must restrict the ability to utilize external writeable media devices.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
External writeable media devices must be disabled for users. External USB devices are a potential vector for malware and can be used to exfiltrate sensitive data. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227, SRG-OS-000319-GPOS-00164
- ID
- SV-252537r877369_rule
- Version
- APPL-12-005051
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.