1.2 Enable Auto Update

Information

It is important that a system has the newest updates applied so as to prevent unauthorized persons from exploiting identified vulnerabilities.

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.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticCheckEnabled -int 1

See Also

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

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

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

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