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The macOS system must use an approved antivirus program.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-209612 AOSX-14-002070 SV-209612r610285_rule High
Description
An approved antivirus 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 10.14 (Mojave) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-11-19

Details

Check Text ( C-9863r282318_chk )
Ask the System Administrator (SA) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if an approved antivirus solution is loaded on the system. The antivirus solution may be bundled with an approved host-based security solution.

If there is no local antivirus solution installed on the system, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-9863r282319_fix)
Install an approved antivirus solution onto the system.