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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-209521 AOSX-14-000001 SV-209521r610285_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 10.14 (Mojave) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-11-19

Details

Check Text ( C-9772r282045_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-9772r282046_fix)
This setting is enforced using the “Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.