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Automatic login must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25329 OSX00425 M6 SV-37251r1_rule IAAC-1 High
Description
Disabling automatic login is necessary for any level of security. If automatic login is enabled, an intruder can log in without authenticating. Even automatically logging in with a restricted user account, it is still easier to perform malicious actions on the computer.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-04-09

Details

Check Text ( C-35942r1_chk )
1. Open System Preferences->Security.
2. Select General tab.
3. Ensure "Disable automatic login" option is checked. If option is not checked, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-31198r1_fix)
1. Open System Preferences->Security.
2. Select General tab.
3. Select "Disable automatic login".