1.5 Enable OS X 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 install system data files and security updates:
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce AutoUpdateRestartRequired -bool TRUE

See Also

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

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

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

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