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system_settings_filevault_enforce Enforce FileVault

NIST macOS Security Compliance Project Sequoia Guidance, Revision 4.0 (be5491f)
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first version loaded System Settings

Title

Enforce FileVault

Control

dontAllowDisable=$(/usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS
$.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.MCX')\
.objectForKey('dontAllowFDEDisable').js
EOS
)
fileVault=$(/usr/bin/fdesetup status | /usr/bin/grep -c "FileVault is On.")
if [[ "$dontAllowDisable" == "true" ]] && [[ "$fileVault" == 1 ]]; then
echo "1"
else
echo "0"
fi

Discussion

FileVault _MUST_ be enforced.

The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information stored on digital media during transport outside of controlled areas.

NOTE: See the FileVault supplemental to implement this rule.

Related controls

sc-28, sc-28.1

Fix

NOTE: See the FileVault supplemental to implement this rule.