AOSX-13-000070 - The macOS system must be configured with Wi-Fi support software disabled.

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Information

Use of Wi-Fi to connect to unauthorized networks may facilitate the exfiltration of mission data.

Satisfies: SRG-OS-000300-GPOS-00118, SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Solution

To disable the Wi-Fi network device, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled 'Wi-Fi' off

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Apple_OS_X_10-13_V2R3_STIG.zip