CIS Apple macOS 15.0 Sequoia v2.0.0 L1

Audit Details

Name: CIS Apple macOS 15.0 Sequoia v2.0.0 L1

Updated: 3/5/2026

Authority: CIS

Plugin: Unix

Revision: 1.3

Estimated Item Count: 90

File Details

Filename: CIS_Apple_macOS_15.0_Sequoia_v2.0.0_L1.audit

Size: 296 kB

MD5: 627cf0c15a46eb9441ea09d8d1e509a6
SHA256: 98db726cdd514d2bb6109970be490ade853660e6267b7516ec671d204d703a50

Audit Changelog

 
Revision 1.3

Mar 5, 2026

Functional Update
  • 1.2 Ensure Download New Updates When Available Is Enabled
  • 1.3 Ensure Install of macOS Updates Is Enabled
  • 1.4 Ensure Install Application Updates from the App Store Is Enabled
  • 1.5 Ensure Install Security Responses and System Files Is Enabled
  • 1.6 Ensure Software Update Deferment Is Less Than or Equal to 30 Days
  • 2.11.2 Ensure Require Password After Screen Saver Begins or Display Is Turned Off Is Enabled for 5 Seconds or Immediately
  • 2.11.4 Ensure Login Window Displays as Name and Password Is Enabled
  • 2.13.1 Ensure Guest Account Is Disabled
  • 2.13.3 Ensure Automatic Login Is Disabled
  • 2.18.1 Ensure On-Device Dictation Is Enabled
  • 2.2.1 Ensure Firewall Is Enabled
  • 2.2.2 Ensure Firewall Stealth Mode Is Enabled
  • 2.3.1.1 Ensure AirDrop Is Disabled When Not Actively Transferring Files
  • 2.3.1.2 Ensure AirPlay Receiver Is Disabled
  • 2.3.3.7 Ensure Internet Sharing Is Disabled
  • 2.5.1.1 Ensure External Intelligence Extensions Is Disabled
  • 2.5.1.2 Ensure Writing Tools Is Disabled
  • 2.5.1.3 Ensure Mail Summarization Is Disabled
  • 2.5.1.4 Ensure Notes Summarization Is Disabled
  • 2.5.2.1 Ensure Siri Is Disabled
  • 2.5.2.2 Ensure Listen for (Siri) Is Disabled
  • 2.6.3.1 Ensure Share Mac Analytics Is Disabled
  • 2.6.3.2 Ensure Improve Siri & Dictation Is Disabled
  • 2.6.3.3 Ensure Improve Assistive Voice Features Is Disabled
  • 2.6.3.4 Ensure 'Share with app developers' Is Disabled
  • 2.6.4 Ensure Limit Ad Tracking Is Enabled
  • 2.6.6 Ensure FileVault Is Enabled
  • 5.1.6 Ensure No World Writable Folders Exist in the System Folder
  • 5.2.7 Ensure Password Age Is Configured
  • 5.6 Ensure the \"root\" Account Is Disabled
  • 6.4.1 Ensure Secure Keyboard Entry Terminal.app Is Enabled
Miscellaneous
  • Platform check updated.
Added
  • CIS_Apple_macOS_15.0_Sequoia_v2.0.0_L1.audit from CIS Apple macOS 15.0 Sequoia 2.0.0
Removed
  • CIS_Apple_macOS_15.0_Sequoia_v2.0.0_L1.audit from CIS Apple macOS 15.0 Sequoia v2.0.0
Revision 1.2

Jan 13, 2026

Functional Update
  • 2.2.1 Ensure Firewall Is Enabled
Miscellaneous
  • Metadata updated.
Revision 1.1

Dec 19, 2025

Functional Update
  • 2.2.1 Ensure Firewall Is Enabled