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The system must be integrated into a directory services infrastructure.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-67671 | AOSX-11-002060 | SV-82161r1_rule | Medium |
| 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 OS X 10.11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-11 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-68237r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To determine if the system is integrated to a directory server, ask the SA or ISSO or run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo dscl localhost -list . | /usr/bin/grep -vE '(Contact | Search | Local)' If nothing is returned, or if the system is not integrated into a directory service infrastructure, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-73785r1_fix) |
|---|
| Integrate the system into an existing directory services infrastructure. |