2.9 Pair the remote control infrared receiver if enabled - 'DeviceEnabled = 1'

Information

An infrared remote can be used from a distance to circumvent physical security controls. A remote could also be used to page through a document or presentation, thus revealing sensitive information.

Solution

Perform one of the following to implement the prescribed state:
Disable the remote control infrared receiver:
Open System Preferences
Select Security & Privacy
Select the General Tab
Select Advanced
Check Disable remote control infrared receiver
Pair a remote control infrared receiver
Holding the remote close to the computer, point the remote at the front of the computer.
Pair the Apple Remote.
If you have an Apple Remote with seven buttons, press and hold both the Right and Menu buttons on the remote until the paired-remote icon appears on your screen
If you have an Apple Remote with six buttons, press and hold both the Next and Menu buttons on the remote until the paired-remote icon appears on your screen

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/300

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CSCv6|3.1

Plugin: Unix

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