The macOS system must utilize an ESS solution and implement all DoD required modules.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-252446	APPL-12-000015	SV-252446r816152_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 HBSS solution to be implemented on the operating system. For additional information, reference all applicable HBSS OPORDs and FRAGOs on SIPRNET.

STIG	Date
Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) Security Technical Implementation Guide	2022-09-07

Details

Check Text ( C-55902r816150_chk )
Verify that there is an approved ESS solution installed on the system. If there is not an approved ESS solution installed, this is a finding. Verify that all installed components of the ESS Solution 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-55852r816151_fix)
Install an approved ESS solution onto the system and ensure that all components are at least updated to their DoD approved minimal versions.