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Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009
The macOS system must disable TouchID for unlocking the device.
The macOS system must disable TouchID for unlocking the device.
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The macOS system must disable TouchID for unlocking the device.
Medium Severity
<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>