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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. |