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Details Apple provides a framework that allows advertisers to target Apple users and end-users with advertisements. While many people prefer...
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CIS Apple MacOS 10.15 V1.4.0 L1
Retain install.log for 365 or more days with no maximum size – all_max
Details macOS writes information pertaining to system-related events to the file /var/log/install.log and has a configurable retention policy for this...Retain install.log for 365 or more days with no maximum size – ttl
Details macOS writes information pertaining to system-related events to the file /var/log/install.log and has a configurable retention policy for this...Review Sidecar Settings
Details Apple introduced a technology called Sidecar with the release of mac OS 10.15 ‘Catalina’ that allows the use of...Review Siri Settings
Details With macOS 10.12 Sierra Apple has introduced Siri from iOS to macOS. While there are data spillage concerns with...Set an inactivity interval of 20 minutes or less for the screen saver
Details A locking screensaver is one of the standard security controls to limit access to a computer and the current...Show Bluetooth status in menu bar
Details By showing the Bluetooth status in the menu bar, a small Bluetooth icon is placed in the menu bar....Time Machine Volumes Are Encrypted
Details One of the most important security tools for data protection on macOS is FileVault. With encryption in place it...Turn off Bluetooth, if no paired devices exist
Details Bluetooth devices use a wireless communications system that replaces the cables used by other peripherals to connect to a...Verify all Apple-provided software is current
Details Software vendors release security patches and software updates for their products when security vulnerabilities are discovered. There is no...