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A password must be required to unlock each System Preference Pane.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25330 | OSX00430 M6 | SV-37254r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Some system preferences are unlocked when logged in with an administrator account. By requiring a password, digital token, smart card, or biometric reader to unlock secure system preferences, this requires extra authentication. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35945r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 1. Open System Preferences->Security. 2. Select General tab. 3. Ensure "Require password to unlock each System Preferences Pane" is checked. If option is not checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31201r1_fix) |
|---|
| 1. Open System Preferences->Security. 2. Select General tab. 3. Select "Require password to unlock each System Preferences Pane". |