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.