Information
Smart card authentication must be allowed.
The use of smart card credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
When enabled, the smart card can be used for logon, authorization, and screen saver unlocking.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000068-GPOS-00036,SRG-OS-000105-GPOS-00052,SRG-OS-000106-GPOS-00053,SRG-OS-000107-GPOS-00054,SRG-OS-000108-GPOS-00055,SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057,SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161
Solution
Configure the macOS system to enforce multifactor authentication by installing the "com.apple.security.smartcard" configuration profile.
Note: To ensure continued access to the operating system, consult the supplemental guidance provided with the STIG before applying the configuration profile.
Item Details
References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000187, CCI|CCI-000765, CCI|CCI-000766, CCI|CCI-000767, CCI|CCI-000768, CCI|CCI-001941, CCI|CCI-001953, Rule-ID|SV-259546r941260_rule, STIG-ID|APPL-14-003030, Vuln-ID|V-259546
Control ID: 0cc531a242bdf9745691036f3ec1c9b29656eba2050adc5f65e614b10e163687