The macOS system must utilize an Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) and implement all DoD required modules.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-230754	APPL-11-000015	SV-230754r802346_rule		Medium

Description
The macOS system must employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components. The DoD requires the installation and use of an approved ESS to be implemented on the operating system. For additional information, reference all applicable ESS OPORDs and FRAGOs on SIPRNET.

STIG	Date
Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur) Security Technical Implementation Guide	2022-02-16

Details

Check Text ( C-33699r802344_chk )
Verify that an approved ESS is installed on the system. If an approved ESS is not installed, this is a finding. Verify that all installed components of the ESS are at the DoD-approved minimal version. If the installed components are not at the DoD-approved minimal versions, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-33672r802345_fix)
Install an approved ESS onto the system and ensure that all components are at least updated to their DoD-approved minimal versions.