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iDisk must be removed from Finder sidebar.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25358 OSX00540 M6 SV-37308r1_rule ECRC-1 Medium
Description
iDisk data is stored on Internet servers and is protected by MobileMe account. However, if MobileMe account is accessed by an unauthorized user, data can be compromised. Do not store sensitive data on iDisk. Keep sensitive data local and encrypted on a computer.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft 2013-01-10

Details

Check Text ( C-36002r1_chk )
1. Open Finder > Preferences > Sidebar.
2. Ensure the iDisk icon is not selected. If the option is selected, this is a finding.
This must be done for each user on the system.
Fix Text (F-31254r1_fix)
1. Open Finder -> Preferences -> Sidebar.
2. De-select the iDisk icon.
This must be done for each user on the system.