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APPL-26-003030 The macOS system must allow smart card authentication.

DISA STIG library V1R4
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to IA-2(1), IA-2(2), IA-2(8), IA-2(12), IA-5(2) via CCI-000187, CCI-000765, CCI-000766, CCI-001941, CCI-001953

Title

The macOS system must allow smart card authentication.

Control

Verify the macOS system is configured to allow smart card authentication with the following command: /usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS $.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.security.smartcard')\ .objectForKey('allowSmartCard').js EOS If the result is not "true", this is a finding.

Discussion

Smart card authentication must be allowed. Using smart card credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. When enabled, the smart card can be used for login, authorization, and screen saver unlocking. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000068-GPOS-00036, SRG-OS-000105-GPOS-00052, SRG-OS-000106-GPOS-00053, SRG-OS-000107-GPOS-00054, SRG-OS-000108-GPOS-00055, SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057, SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161

Related controls

CCI-000187, CCI-000765, CCI-000766, CCI-001941, CCI-001953

Fix

Configure the macOS system to enforce multifactor authentication by installing the "com.apple.security.smartcard" configuration profile. Note: To ensure continued access to the operating system, consult the supplemental guidance provided with the STIG before applying the configuration profile.