Big Sur - Encrypt Stored Passwords

Information

The information system _IS_ configured to encrypt stored passwords.

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.

link:https://developer.apple.com/documentation/opendirectory/kodattributetypeauthenticationauthority[]

Solution

The technology inherently meets this requirement. No fix is required.

See Also

https://github.com/usnistgov/macos_security

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1), 800-53|IA-5(1)(c), CCE|CCE-85386-1, CCI|CCI-000196

Plugin: Unix

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