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The macOS system must be configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-214804 | AOSX-13-000007 | SV-214804r609363_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Users must be prompted to enter their passwords when unlocking the screen saver. The screen saver acts as a session lock and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the current user's account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16004r396984_chk ) |
|---|
| To check if the system is configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "allowAutoUnlock = 0;" If there is no result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16002r396985_fix) |
|---|
| This setting is enforced using the “Restrictions Policy" configuration profile. |