1.4 Enable system data files and security update installs - 'ConfigDataInstall'

Information

Patches need to be applied in a timely manner to reduce the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited

Solution

Perform the following to implement the prescribed state:
1. Open a terminal session and enter the following command to enable install system data files and security updates:
sudo /usr/bin/defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate ConfigDataInstall -int 1

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/300

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-2(5)

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 25591c16c05c214d09aba6bd762c443e8027560eb3646dd9313decf45ef035c0