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os_burn_support_disable Disable Burn Support

NIST macOS Security Compliance Project Sequoia Guidance, Revision 4.0 (be5491f)
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Title

Disable Burn Support

Control

/usr/bin/profiles -P -o stdout | /usr/bin/grep -Ec '(BurnSupport = off;|ProhibitBurn = 1;)'

Discussion

Burn support _MUST_ be disabled.

[IMPORTANT]
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Some organizations rely on the use of removable media for storing and sharing data. Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) may make the risk-based decision not to disable external hard drives to avoid losing this functionality, but they are advised to first fully weigh the potential risks posed to their organization.
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Related controls

mp-7

Fix

This is implemented by a Configuration Profile.