2.9 Pair the remote control infrared receiver if enabled - 'DeviceEnabled = 1'

Information

An infrared remote can be used from a distance to circumvent physical security controls. A remote could also be used to page through a document or presentation, thus revealing sensitive information.

Solution

Perform one of the following to implement the prescribed state:
Disable the remote control infrared receiver:
1. Open System Preferences
2. Select Security & Privacy
3. Select the General tab
4. Select Advanced
5. Check Disable remote control infrared receiver

Pair a remote control infrared receiver
1. Holding the remote close to the computer, point the remote at the front of the computer.
2. Pair the Apple Remote.
- If you have an Apple Remote with seven buttons, press and hold both the Right and Menu buttons on the remote until the paired-remote icon appears on your screen
- If you have an Apple Remote with six buttons, press and hold both the Next and Menu buttons on the remote until the paired-remote icon appears on your screen

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/301

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CSCv6|3.1

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 8730e433d4caa5b32cd912bad9fc24d60dfd59218c86fb519995e16a42f01f5e