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The macOS system must be integrated into a directory services infrastructure.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-230755 APPL-11-000016 SV-230755r599842_rule High
Description
Distinct user account databases on each separate system cause problems with username and password policy enforcement. Most approved directory services infrastructure solutions allow centralized management of users and passwords.
STIG Date
Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-02-16

Details

Check Text ( C-33700r607152_chk )
If the system is using a mandatory Smart Card Policy, this is Not Applicable.

To determine if the system is integrated to a directory service, run the following command:

/usr/bin/dscl localhost -list . | /usr/bin/grep "Active Directory"

If no results are returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-33673r607153_fix)
Integrate the system into an existing directory services infrastructure.