Retain install.log for 365 or more days
Details Archiving and retaining install.log for at least a year is beneficial in the event of an incident as it...
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CIS Apple OSX 10.11 El Capitan L1 V1.1.0
Retain system.log for 90 or more days
Details Archiving and retaining system.log for 90 or more days is beneficial in the event of an incident as it...Review Application Firewall Rules
Details A firewall minimizes the threat of unauthorized users from gaining access to your system while connected to a network...Secure Home Folders
Details Allowing all users to view the top level of all networked user’s home folder may not be desirable since...Set an inactivity interval of 20 minutes or less for the screen saver
Details Setting an inactivity interval for the screensaver prevents unauthorized persons from viewing a system left unattended for an extensive...Set a screen corner to Start Screen Saver
Details Ensuring the user has a quick method to lock their screen may reduce opportunity for individuals in close physical...Show Bluetooth status in menu bar
Details Enabling ‘Show Bluetooth status in menu bar’ is a security awareness method that helps understand the current state of...Time Machine Volumes Are Encrypted
Details Backup volumes need to be encrypted NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark...Verify all Apple provided software is current
Details It is important that these updates be applied in a timely manner to prevent unauthorized persons from exploiting the...Verify Display Sleep is set to a value larger than the Screen Saver
Details Users of the system can easily assume that the computer is protected when the display goes to sleep. The...