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System must have a password-protected screen saver configured to DoD requirements.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25312 OSX00360 M6 SV-38533r1_rule PESL-1 Medium
Description
User needs to configure a password-protected screen saver to prevent unauthorized users from accessing unattended computers. A short inactivity interval should also be set to decrease the amount of time the unattended computer is unlocked.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-04-09

Details

Check Text ( C-37746r1_chk )
Open System Preferences->Desktop & Screen Saver.
Select the screen saver tab.
Ensure the "Start screen saver" slider is set to 15 minutes or less. If not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-32990r1_fix)
Open System Preferences->Desktop & Screen Saver.
Select the screen saver tab.
Set the "Start screen saver" slider to 15 minutes or less.