The macOS system must have the security assessment policy subsystem enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257220 | APPL-13-002064 | SV-257220r905293_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system and/or application can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Accordingly, software defined by the organization as critical must be signed with a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-08-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60905r905291_chk ) |
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| Verify the macOS system is configured with the security assessment policy subsystem enabled with the following command: /usr/sbin/spctl --status assessments enabled If "assessments enabled" is not returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60846r905292_fix) |
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| Configure the macOS system to enable the security assessment policy subsystem by installing the "Custom Policy" configuration profile. |