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The macOS system must have the security assessment policy subsystem enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-252514 | APPL-12-002064 | SV-252514r816356_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system and/or application can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Accordingly, software defined by the organization as critical must be signed with a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-55970r816354_chk ) |
|---|
| To check the status of the Security assessment policy subsystem, run the following command: /usr/sbin/spctl --status 2> /dev/null | /usr/bin/grep enabled If "assessments enabled" is not returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-55920r816355_fix) |
|---|
| To enable the Security assessment policy subsystem, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/spctl --master-enable |