1.3 Enable app update installs

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 the auto update feature:
sudo /usr/bin/defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce AutoUpdate -bool TRUE
The remediation requires a log out and log in to show in the GUI. Please note that.

See Also

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

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

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

Plugin: Unix

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