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Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
The macOS system must restrict the ability to utilize external writeable media devices.
The macOS system must restrict the ability to utilize external writeable media devices.
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The macOS system must restrict the ability to utilize external writeable media devices.
Medium Severity
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