Details
Ensure that application updates are installed after they are available from Apple. These updates do not require reboots or admin privileges for end users.
Rationale:
Patches need to be applied in a timely manner to reduce the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited
Impact:
Unpatched software may be exploited
Solution
Perform the following to implement the prescribed state:
Open a terminal session and enter the following command to enable the auto update feature:
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce AutoUpdate -bool TRUE
The remediation requires a log out and log in to show in the GUI. Please note that.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: System and Information Integrity.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.