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The macOS system must be integrated into a directory services infrastructure.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-225130 | AOSX-15-000016 | SV-225130r610901_rule | High |
| 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 10.15 (Catalina) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-03-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26829r467558_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is using a mandatory Smart Card Policy, this is Not Applicable. To determine if the system is integrated to a directory service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo dscl localhost -list . | /usr/bin/grep "Active Directory" #! If no results are returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26817r467559_fix) |
|---|
| Integrate the system into an existing directory services infrastructure. |