Check: AOSX-09-000780
Apple OS X 10.9 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-09-000780
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The operating system must protect the confidentiality and integrity of all information at rest. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
FileVault Disk Encryption must be enabled. By encrypting the system hard drive, the confidentiality and integrity of any data stored on the system is ensured. Information at rest refers to the state of information when it is located on a secondary storage device (e.g., disk drive and tape drive) within an organizational information system. Mobile devices, laptops, desktops, and storage devices can be either lost or stolen, and the contents of their data storage (e.g., hard drives and non-volatile memory) can be read, copied, or altered. FileVault Disk Encryption mitigates this risk.
Check Content
To check if FileVault 2 is enabled, run the following command: sudo fdesetup status If FileVault is 'Off' and the device is a laptop, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Open System Preferences->Security and Privacy, and navigate to the FileVault tab. Use this panel to configure full-disk encryption. Alternately, from the command line, run the following command to enable FileVault: sudo fdesetup enable After FileVault is initially set up, additional users can be added.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-72821r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-58391
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001199 |
The information system protects the confidentiality and/or integrity of organization-defined information at rest. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-28 |
Protection Of Information At Rest |