Details
An infrared remote can be used from a distance to circumvent physical security controls. A remote could also be used to page through a document or presentation, thus revealing sensitive information.
Solution
Perform one of the following to implement the prescribed state:
Disable the remote control infrared receiver:
1. Open System Preferences
2. Select Security & Privacy
3. Select the General tab
4. Select Advanced
5. Check Disable remote control infrared receiver
Pair a remote control infrared receiver
1. Holding the remote close to the computer, point the remote at the front of the computer.
2. Pair the Apple Remote.
– If you have an Apple Remote with seven buttons, press and hold both the Right and Menu buttons on the remote until the paired-remote icon appears on your screen
– If you have an Apple Remote with six buttons, press and hold both the Next and Menu buttons on the remote until the paired-remote icon appears on your screen
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This control applies to the following type of system Unix.