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The macOS system must disable TouchID for unlocking the device.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>TouchID enables the ability to unlock a macOS system with a user's fingerprint. TouchID must be disabled for "Unlocking your Mac" on all macOS devices that are capable of using TouchID. The system must remain locked until the user establishes access using an authorized identification and authentication method.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-259517r941173_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure the macOS system to disable TouchID for unlocking the device by installing the "com.apple.applicationaccess" configuration profile.