1.144 APPL-26-005056

Information

The macOS system must disable Unlock with Apple Watch during Setup Assistant.

GROUP ID: V-277171
RULE ID: SV-277171r1149402

The prompt for Apple Watch unlock setup during Setup Assistant must be disabled.

Disabling Apple watches is a necessary step to ensuring the information system retains a session lock until the user reestablishes access using authorized identification and authentication procedures.

Solution

Configure the macOS system to disable Unlock with Apple Watch during Setup Assistant by installing the "com.apple.SetupAssistant.managed" configuration profile.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/26538