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The OS X system must use a DoD anti-virus program.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-76163 AOSX-12-001465 SV-90851r1_rule High
Description
An approved anti-virus product must be installed and configured to run. Malicious software can establish a base on individual desktops and servers. Employing an automated mechanism to detect this type of software will aid in elimination of the software from the operating system.
STIG Date
Apple OS X 10.12 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-12-24

Details

Check Text ( C-75849r1_chk )
Ask the System Administrator (SA) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if an approved anti-virus solution is loaded on the system. The anti-virus solution may be bundled with an approved host-based security solution.

If there is no local anti-virus solution installed on the system, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-82801r1_fix)
Install an approved anti-virus solution onto the system.